Tag: Fair Work Act

Enterprise Agreement Bargaining – “Agreement in Writing” Clarified

Posted on February 18, 2025 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Employee Conduct, Employment Law, Enterprise Bargaining, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Workplace Relations

When Is an Agreement to Bargain Legally Binding? A recent FWC ruling confirmed that a general willingness to negotiate isn’t... Continue reading

Cupid or Creeper? Navigating Workplace Romance in the Age of Employer Accountability

Posted on February 14, 2025 Posted inIRIQ Articles, NewsTags:Employee Conduct, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relationships, Workplace Romance

Workplace Romance: Love or Legal Risk? A recent FWC case highlights how blurred lines in workplace relationships can lead to... 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

Flexible Work – No Immunity Against Redundancy

Posted on January 21, 2025 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Flexible Work, HR, Redundancy, Workplace Policies

In Shilson-Josling v Atomic Search [2024], the FWC reaffirmed that employees with flexible work arrangements are not immune to redundancy. Continue reading