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After Elon Musk took over Twitter, a company-wide email informed all staff that their jobs were on the line.

The decision of an employer to dismiss a worker after causing the death of his pet bird was "unjust and unreasonable".

The new Building Industry Code 2013 came into operation on 1 February 2013, replacing the Federal Government's former Implementation Guidelines for the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry.

On 17 October 2013 the Federal Government announced two new appointments associated with the Fair Work Building and Construction (FWBC) unit—the construction industry watchdog created by the previous Labor-led Government.

The Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment has recommended to the Senate that it approve the Fair Work (Amendment) Bill 2014 (Cth).

To mitigate risks relating to sexual discrimination, the same standard of dress should be applied regardless of gender.

The national minimum wage for employees increases by $15.80 per week amounting to a 2.4% increase in the minimum wage.

Organisations should have policies dealing with Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination, WH&S and Workplace Surveillance.

The incumbent Labor government in Australia has just won a landslide in the Federal elections.

Industrial relations reform is to be part of the government's political agenda, so human relations groups should advise.

When workplace investigations arise, the choice of investigator can determine whether the process builds trust or creates further complications. Understanding the essential qualities that make an investigator effective—from independence and legal expertise to empathy and credibility—is crucial for employers navigating sensitive workplace matters.

The Department of Home Affairs and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade released further details on the Work and Holiday program initiatives for Mainland China, India and Vietnam, following the Federal Budget announcement.

March 2014. In preparation for next year's commencement of the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy) Act 2012 (Cth), the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is in the process of developing Australian Privacy Principles (APP) Guidelines.

As a result of the pandemic, almost all Australian businesses have been forced to adapt, while many sought to innovate.

Outlines the key things that employers should know in managing an employee's absence from work.

Effective July 1, 2024, Filipino nationals can also apply for the Work and Holiday program. Interested applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age, possess a valid passport...

As you may recall, a Federal Election was announced on 8 May 2016, after a double dissolution of Parliament that was triggered by the Senate's failure to pass a number of key pieces of industrial relations legislation.

After completing the Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2014–15, the FWC announced a 2.5 percent increase to the minimum wage, which will take effect from 1 July 2015.