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How to adopt flexible work practices
By adopting flexible work practices, including a policy and guidelines, your business can attract and retain employees by making it easier for them to balance their work and home commitments.
Conduct policies not explained properly so dismissal unfair
A dismissal was deemed unfair after a 20-year employee violated workplace conduct policies he didn’t fully understand. The Fair Work Commission found that simply having policies in place isn’t enough; employers must ensure workers are properly trained on expected conduct, especially when cultural or language barriers exist.
Cloud communications: A guide for business
According to a recent Telesyte study, 77% of all Australian organisations now use more than one cloud platform, with 41% adopting a ‘cloud first’ policy.
Can you force an employee to retire?
Can you force someone to retire if they have reached pension age? Read more about retirement here.
How to manage people in a flexible work environement
A flexible work policy has many benefits, in particular for employees juggling increasingly busy lives.
Workplace Bullying Employer Guide
Learn how to prevent, address, and respond to workplace bullying with our comprehensive guide.
Dismissal unfair because alcohol and fatigue rules weren’t clear, or consistently applied
An airline employee’s dismissal was ruled unfair by the Fair Work Commission after it was found that the airline’s alcohol and fatigue policies were unclear, inconsistently applied, and difficult to access. The employee, who had taken steps to ensure he was fit for work, was reinstated.
Greece Introduces A Six-day Workweek
Greece's new labour reforms introduce a six-day workweek for specific 24/7 services, aiming to boost productivity amidst an aging population, sparking union backlash.
Creating Respectful Workplaces: Strategies for Reducing Sexual Harassment
Explore the latest findings on effective approaches to preventing workplace sexual harassment. Learn how combining policies, training, leadership involvement, and bystander interventions can create safer, more respectful work environments.
Employer triumphs in WFH dispute
An employee embroiled in a custody feud has failed to convince a tribunal he was entitled to work from home 100% of the time.