Tag: Workplace Relations

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

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

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

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

Do Not Judge a Book by its Cover – Independent Contractor vs Employee

Posted on August 9, 2024 Posted inNewsTags:Employment Classification, Fair Work Commission, Workplace Relations

A recent Full Bench decision by the Fair Work Commission highlights the importance of correctly classifying workers as employees or... 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

Successful Vote Decisive Despite Absence of Good Faith Bargaining – For Now

Posted on May 23, 2024 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Fair Work Commission, Good Faith Bargaining, Workplace Relations

In Application by SDA for a bargaining order re Sephora Australia Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 1225 (Deputy President Bell, 13 May 2024), despite... Continue reading