Tag: Industrial Relations

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

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