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The grounds of discrimination you didn't know
Employers need to be aware of all of the grounds of discrimination applicable in their state. Snapshot of the protected grounds.
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Hypothetical 2013 – "The most difficult dismissal of all…"
The PCS' hypothetical event for 2013 was about the issue of termination of employment and best practice dismissals.People + Culture Strategies - Article
Annual Wage Review 2020-21 – Increase to the Minimum Wage
The Fair Work Commission has increased the national minimum wage and modern award minimum wages by 2.5% from 1 July 2021.People + Culture Strategies - Article
Equality and diversity: What is Australia doing to recognise these values?
Analysis of the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Bill 2013.People + Culture Strategies - Article
When the Workplace and Social Media Collide
Employers face a challenge of balancing bullying, harassment and brand damage risks with respecting employees' privacy.People + Culture Strategies - Article
It’s a numbers game:Are you aware of these changes for employers?
Employers will be required to account for workplace changes which took effect on 1 July 2013.People + Culture Strategies - Article
Work’s out for the summer: shutdown periods, forced leave, unpaid leave and excess leave
The beginning of summer and the festive season mean that most employers and employees consider their leave arrangements.People + Culture Strategies - Article
Increased Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace?
Increased awareness of acceptable conduct at work generates more reports of possible bullying or harassment incidents.People + Culture Strategies - Article
Geopolitical Disruption And The Future Of Work: What Does This Mean For Employers?
Geoeconomic fragmentation and geopolitical tensions - from trade wars and shifting alliances to regional conflicts and populist politics...Ius Laboris - Article
2013: a year in review - for employment law and workplace relations
The article reviews significant legal developments in employment law and workplace relations over the previous 12 months.People + Culture Strategies - Article
Employment law briefing summary
Summary from our recent client briefing on employment law matters.People + Culture Strategies - Article
Geopolitical Disruption And The Future Of Work: What Does This Mean For Employers?
From trade wars and shifting alliances to regional conflicts and populist politics, international developments are creating new risks and opportunities for businesses and their workforces.
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Lessons from the Bench - recent employment law cases
Summary of some recent significant cases in the area of employment law.People + Culture Strategies - Article
Workplace Investigations – who what where when how and why?
Proper processes must be followed in the investigation of complaints to defend potential future legal proceedings.People + Culture Strategies - Article
The principles of leading and communicating change successfully
Organisations are reviewing strategic directions and many are opting for change to strengthen competitive positions..People + Culture Strategies - Article
Reinstatement risk: context is everything says FWC
Despite misconduct, employers must consider the context, provide an opportunity to respond & consider if it is out-of-work conduct.People + Culture Strategies - Article
After-hours employee conduct: "What goes on tour stays on tour" – or does it?
After-hours conduct can be the subject of employer regulation and disciplinary action through contracts and policies.People + Culture Strategies - Article
Portable long service leave scheme: What you need to know
The legislation aims to extend portable long service leave to Queensland workers within the community services industry.People + Culture Strategies - Article
Significant changes to sponsoring employee visas
Comprehensive changes introduced new and tougher standards for the Temporary Work (Skilled) (subclass 457) visa program.People + Culture Strategies - Article
"What goes on tour stays on tour" – or does it?
As technology blurs workplace boundaries, employers find it difficult but necessary to regulate "after hours" conduct.People + Culture Strategies
