From www.icaew.com: (UK context) The Employment Rights Bill in the UK aims to enhance gender pay gap transparency, requiring companies to publish action plans, while similar regulations are emerging globally, particularly under the EU Pay Transparency Directive.… read more
From www.holdingredlich.com: A recent Fair Work Commission case emphasized that employers cannot use a ‘tick and flick’ strategy for policy implementation regarding workplace conduct.
The Commission found that inadequate training and policy awareness led to an unfair dismissal, highlighting the necessity for proactive and comprehensive educational approaches.… read more
From www.claytonutz.com: Australian employers who intentionally underpay employee wages may face criminal penalties under amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009, which began on January 1, 2025, and impose a maximum prison sentence of 10 years for individuals.… read more
From www.journalofaccountancy.com: Gallup research has revealed that a culture of caring within organizations significantly enhances employee engagement and reduces turnover, yet only about 25% of employees feel their employers care about their well-being.… read more
From www.aicd.com.au: Organisations in Australia must adopt proactive anti-discrimination policies, as recent legal changes impose a “positive duty” to prevent workplace harassment and discrimination.
Effective implementation relies on leadership commitment, regular monitoring, and employee involvement in shaping policies, alongside clear reporting channels to ensure accountability.… read more
From www.lawyersweekly.com.au: In December, the High Court of Australia overturned a 115-year-old precedent, ruling that “sham” terminations can lead to psychiatric injury, with significant implications for employment law.… read more
From CPA Australia: Engaging a recruitment firm can be beneficial for organizations lacking internal resources or expertise to fill specialist positions, as recruiters have access to a broader, often passive talent pool.… read more
From jbsolicitors.com.au: Labour Market Testing in Australia and the exemptions that facilitate the hiring of foreign workers in specialized roles.
The conditions for exemptions, specific cases like intra-company transfers, high-income thresholds, and international trade obligations, while also underscoring the role of legal support in navigating these processes.… read more
From fortisap.com.au: Australia will implement significant policy changes on 1 January 2025, including enhanced Single-Touch Payroll requirements, increased penalties for wage theft, and tax incentives for sustainable practices.… read more
From cet.aigroup.com.au: By 2030, 22% of jobs are expected to undergo fundamental changes due to technology, the green transition, and demographic shifts, necessitating significant reskilling of the workforce according to the 2025 Future of Jobs Report.… read more
From www.professionalplanner.com.au: Unreasonable clients pose new legal risks for business owners under Australia’s updated Work Health and Safety Act, which mandates managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace.… read more
Reported at michaelwest.com.au: BHP is involved in a wage theft scandal, allegedly employing labor hire companies to underpay workers significantly, which has led to an estimated loss of $2.5 billion from 2010 onwards.… read more
From www.journalofaccountancy.com: Work can take over your life, leading to feelings of overwhelm and disconnection from joy.
Shifting from a default state of being, which operates on autopilot and often focuses on negativity, to an experiencing state encourages mindfulness, clarity, and intentional living.… read more
Reported at colemangreig.com.au: Starting January 1, 2025, employers in Australia will face criminal liability for intentional underpayment of wages, with the offense requiring proof that the employer knowingly failed to pay owed amounts on time.… read more
From hallandwilcox.com.au: The High Court of Australia awarded Mr. Elisha $1.44 million in damages after finding that Vision Australia breached his employment contract, which included a disciplinary procedure not followed during his dismissal.… read more