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Federal Budget 2024: What HR leaders need to know
The 2024-25 Federal Budget has introduced crucial financial initiatives, from increased investments in skills development for future-critical sectors to financial relief packages.
Breaking News: Federal court upholds casuals 'double-dipping'
The Full Federal Court has determined that casual employees working regular and systematic hours with predictable periods of working time are likely to be considered permanent employees, regardless of the payment of casual loading.
Incentives for hiring an apprentice
The Federal Government is committed to supporting the development of skilled labour which is why they’re providing a range of financial incentives and benefits to employers.
Australian Industrial Relations Commission
The Australian Industrial Relations Commission was a federal tribunal that preceded the Fair Work Commission.
Where there's smoke, there's (unfair) firing
A court has found an employer manufactured a redundancy to get rid of an employee.
Employer and labour-hire firm fined for ageism
The Federal Court has fined a labour supplier and a contractor after ruling they took adverse action against a 70-year old grader operator by refusing to employ him because of his age.
Fined: 'no joy with the role... due to your age mate'
The Federal Court has imposed fines on an employer and a labour-hire firm for taking adverse action against a 70-year old grader operator by refusing to employ him because of his age.
Record Penalties for Exploitation of Migrant Workers at Sushi Outlets
The Federal Court found deliberate underpayments totalling over $650,000, with severe penalties serving as a strong warning to employers about the consequences of non-compliance.
Employer fined $25K for adverse action
The Federal Court found the dismissal constituted adverse action, awarding the employee $130,000 in compensation.