Workers’ comp leave not eligible for anti-bullying protections
From cgw.com.au: A recent Fair Work Commission decision ruled that employees on workers’ compensation leave are not eligible for anti-bullying protections because they are … read more
Employment Issues
Commission finding: 40 hr week unreasonable
From cgw.com.au: The Fair Work Commission found that Visual Thing Australia required an employee, Ms. Chin, to work a 40-hour week unreasonably, violating the … read more
employee drug use outweighs procedure fairness
From cgw.com.au: The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission upheld the dismissal of Mr. Hawken, a stevedore who tested positive for methamphetamine three … read more
Dismissal results in damages for psychiatric injury
From cgw.com.au: The High Court of Australia awarded Mr. Elisha $1.44 million in damages for psychiatric injury due to Vision Australia’s breach of contract … read more
Google, Accenture, Amazon Scrapping DEI
From www.ibtimes.co.uk: Major corporations like Google, Amazon, and Accenture are rolling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in response to legal challenges … read more
Crafting the perfect interview questions
From www.aigroup.com.au: Crafting effective interview questions is crucial for identifying the right candidate, and it necessitates a clear understanding of job requirements.
Key strategies … read more
Workers decry lost productivity from “busy work” and RTO
From www.cfo.com: (US context) A recent survey indicates that over half of U.S. employees feel hindered by “busy work,” which constitutes a significant portion … read more
ATO accused of “medical warfare”
From www.themandarin.com.au: The Australian Taxation Office is facing criticism from the Australian Services Union for allegedly engaging in “medical warfare” by pushing workers’ compensation … read more
Accountants’ Gender pay gap
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: A recent survey reveals that a significant gender pay gap persists in the accounting profession in Australia, with men earning $16 more … read more
Report: DE&I critical to innovation, productivity and growth
From www.icaew.com: (UK context) Research by EY highlights the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential drivers of innovation, productivity, and economic growth. … read more
Compensation Planning and Execution Tips
From alvarezandmarsal.com: Effective compensation planning requires a thorough understanding of strategy, the use of job aids, analytics, and automation.
By investing time and resources … read more
Is the price right? Wage compliance for small business employers
From piperalderman.com.au: The Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code came into effect on January 1, 2025, providing protections for small businesses that unintentionally underpay … read more
Strategies for retaining vital employee knowledge
From cpaaustralia.com.au: Key employees often take valuable knowledge with them when they leave an organisation, especially tacit knowledge gained through personal experience.
To mitigate … read more
Workplace Watch – 3 February 2025
From www.khq.com.au: Wage theft has been criminalized in Australia, imposing significant penalties for intentional underpayments under the Fair Work Act 2009, with individuals facing … read more
Accounting internships
From www.acuitymag.com: The CA ANZ Achiever Program offers accounting students the opportunity to participate in internships, helping organisations build a talent pipeline while providing … read more