Tag: Employment Law

On Leave and Out of Bounds: FWC Clarifies “At Work” Bullying Protections

Posted on December 17, 2024 Posted inNewsTags:Conflict Resolution, Employee Relations, Employment Law, HR, Workplace Bullying, Workplace Conflict, Workplace Culture, Workplace Policies

A recent FWC decision sheds light on the limits of anti-bullying protections for employees on leave. Is your workplace prepared... Continue reading

Queensland WHS Legislation Update: Preventing Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment

Posted on December 17, 2024 Posted inIRIQ ArticlesTags:Employment Law, HR, Psychosocial Hazards, Queensland, Risk Management, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relations, Workplace Safety, Workplace Training

From 1 September 2024, Queensland employers must proactively manage sexual and gender-based harassment risks. By March 2025, a prevention plan... Continue reading

When Holiday Parties Go Wrong: Avoiding Legal Hangovers

Posted on December 12, 2024 Posted inIRIQ ArticlesTags:Christmas Party, Constructive Dismissal, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Workplace Conflict, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relations

A mishandled confrontation at a Christmas party led to a constructive dismissal ruling and maximum compensation, reminding employers to treat... Continue reading

Annual Leave and Christmas Shutdowns: A Guide for Employers

Posted on November 29, 2024 Posted inIRIQ ArticlesTags:Christmas Shutdown, Employee Leave, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, HR, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relations

Planning a Christmas shutdown? As the holiday season nears, it’s crucial to ensure your business complies with award and agreement... Continue reading

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

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

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

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

Australian Federal Court Decision Clarifies Employer Obligations During Restructuring and Redundancy – subject to special leave application – subject to appeal

Posted on May 16, 2024 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Employment Classification, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, Unfair Dismissal

Key Takeaways for Employers Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2024], a recent decision of the Full Federal Court of... Continue reading

Casual Conversion onus moving to Employees

Posted on May 10, 2024 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Employment Classification, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission

There are just over three months from the implementation of changes to the definition of casual employee and the introduction... Continue reading