Tag: Workplace Policies

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

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

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

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