Tag: Employee Rights

The Closing Loopholes Legislation: Employee Choice Pathway for Casuals

Posted on March 18, 2025 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Casual Employee, Casual Employment, Employee Choice Pathway, Employee Rights, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Relations

The Employee Choice Pathway, part of the Closing Loopholes reforms, gives casual employees more control over converting to permanent employment.... Continue reading

Enterprise Agreement Bargaining: Can Unresolved Issues Be Addressed After a Majority Vote?

Posted on March 11, 2025 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Employee Rights, Employment Law, Enterprise Bargaining, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Relations

A recent Full Federal Court ruling confirmed that once employees approve an enterprise agreement, bargaining is over—even if some issues... Continue reading

Balancing Safety and Fairness: The Fair Work Commission’s View on Consultation in Policy Changes

Posted on February 11, 2025 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Employee Rights, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Policies, Workplace Safety

When Opal Packaging Australia changed its drug and alcohol policy without proper consultation, the FWC ruled the process flawed. Even... Continue reading

2025 Public Holidays in Australia: What Employers Need to Know

Posted on January 30, 2025 Posted inIRIQ ArticlesTags:Employee Rights, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Holiday Entitlements, HR, Payroll, Public Holidays, Workforce Planning, Workplace Policies

Public holidays vary across Australia, impacting payroll, staffing, and compliance. Employers must ensure they apply the correct entitlements, especially for... Continue reading

Disability, Dishonesty, or Discrimination? Lessons Learned from Sydney Trains v Annovazzi

Posted on January 29, 2025 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Disability, Employee Relations, Employee Rights, Employment Law, Federal Court, HR, Workplace Discrimination, Workplace Policies

A Sydney train driver’s dismissal for alleged dishonesty led to a legal battle over discrimination. The Court found procedural flaws,... 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