Archive for July 2025
FWC to review part-time provisions under modern awards and new Bill introduced to protect penalty rates
Significant changes may be on the horizon for part-time employment arrangements under some modern awards, as the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has initiated a major review of part-time employment provisions…
Read MoreTips for developing sexual harassment prevention plans for Qld PCBUs
Workplace sexual harassment continues to be a serious and prevalent issue across Australian workplaces. In recent years, a raft of legislative developments, at both state and federal levels, have shifted…
Read MoreRedundancy entitlements halved: The cost of refusing reasonable redeployment
Restructures and site relocations can trigger complex legal and practical challenges for employers, particularly when employees resist redeployment offers. A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision serves as a clear…
Read MoreToy company fined $100,000 over failure to manage the risk of sexual harassment
A recent decision has highlighted the potential consequences of taking a half-hearted approach to managing psychological hazards in the workplace, particularly in relation to sexual harassment. The Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court…
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