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Navigating Award Risks in Enterprise Agreements: Lessons from DP World

Posted on October 28, 2024 Posted inNewsTags:Award Incorporation, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work Commission, Industrial Relations, Workplace Policies

Incorporating awards into enterprise agreements offers benefits but also presents risks, as highlighted by the recent CFMMEU v DP World... Continue reading

Policy Implementation: More Than Just a “Tick and Flick”

Posted on October 25, 2024 Posted inNewsTags:Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, Unfair Dismissal, Workplace Conflict, Workplace Policy, Workplace Relations, Workplace Training

In a recent case, Christmas Island Phosphates dismissed a truck driver for inappropriate conduct. While the Fair Work Commission found... Continue reading

The Dangers of Poor Workplace Investigations in Sexual Harassment Cases

Posted on October 14, 2024 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Employee Rights, Fair Work Commission, Sexual Harassment, Unfair Dismissal, Workplace Investigation, Workplace Relations

Rushed or incomplete workplace investigations can expose employers to unfair dismissal claims—even in serious cases like sexual harassment. Recent rulings... Continue reading

Managing Workplace Obligations Through Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation

Posted on September 23, 2024 Posted inIRIQ Articles, NewsTags:Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Mediation, Workplace Conflict, Workplace Investigation, Workplace Relations

Most employers understand that they must ensure that their workplace is safe and free of bullying and harassment. However, employers... Continue reading

Navigating Flexible Work Requests: Key Insights from the Ridings v FedEx Decision

Posted on September 16, 2024 Posted inNewsTags:Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, Flexible Work, Workplace Relations

The Fair Work Commission found FedEx's refusal of an employee's flexible work request lacked sufficient justification. While FedEx cited business... Continue reading

Daylight Saving – What Employees are Paid?

Posted on September 12, 2024 Posted inNews

On 6 October 2024, daylight saving time begins, and employees working overnight will technically work one hour less. But how... Continue reading

Do Not Judge a Book by its Cover – Independent Contractor vs Employee

Posted on August 9, 2024 Posted inNewsTags:Employment Classification, Fair Work Commission, Workplace Relations

A recent Full Bench decision by the Fair Work Commission highlights the importance of correctly classifying workers as employees or... Continue reading

Unlocking the Benefits of Dual Employment: A Must-Read for Modern Employers

Posted on August 8, 2024 Posted inNewsTags:Dual Employment

As labor shortages persist, dual employment is gaining traction as a solution, allowing employees to take on multiple roles within... Continue reading

Criminalising Intentional Wage Underpayments in 2025: What Business Owners Need to Know

Posted on August 5, 2024 Posted inIRIQ Articles, NewsTags:Employment Law, Payroll Audit, Workplace Relations

Starting January 1, 2025, new legislation will criminalize intentional wage underpayments by employers. Business owners must understand the severe consequences,... Continue reading

A Cautionary Tale for Employers – Case Study of Pece Calovski v Opal Packaging Australia Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 1717

Posted on July 15, 2024 Posted inIRIQ ArticlesTags:Fair Work Commission, Unfair Dismissal, Workplace Investigation

The Fair Work Commission reinstated Mr. Calovski, an Opal Packaging employee, after finding his dismissal for misconduct lacked procedural fairness.... Continue reading

Fire Technician’s Risky Return: Dismissal Justified by WHS Violations

Posted on June 10, 2024 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, Unfair Dismissal

The Fair Work Commission upheld the dismissal of Mr. Doherty from Defend Fire Services due to a serious breach of... Continue reading

Unpaid Wages and a Fully Funded Wage Cop – Another Dimension to the Benefits of Legal Professional Privilege

Posted on June 6, 2024 Posted inNews, IRIQ Articles

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has received an additional $28 million in funding to combat wage theft, with new laws... Continue reading

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