Tag: Workplace Relations

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

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