Workplace Relations and Safety (64)
Time is up for workplace bullies
Monday, 25 March 2013Remedies to combat workplace bullying are included in amendments to the Fair Work Act introduced into Parliament this week by Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten.
Changes to Fair Work Act - What does this mean for employers?
Monday, 25 February 2013Don't let the festive season become the silly season
Thursday, 13 December 2012Social Media Use: An Employer's Responsibility
Tuesday, 27 November 2012Employer avoids liability for sexual harassment by employee
Thursday, 23 August 2012Employment related threshold changes effective 1 July 2012
Monday, 02 July 2012A number of employment related financial thresholds are indexed annually each 1 July. Below is a summary of some important changes effective 1 July 2012.
At Work e'Newsletter - April 2012
Tuesday, 03 April 2012Introduction
Welcome to the April 2012 edition of At Work, the HWL Ebsworth Workplace Relations and Safety practice group e’Newsletter.
At Work provides you with timely, practical and meaningful updates on pertinent issues in the ever-changing landscape of employment law, industrial relations and workplace health and safety.
We trust that you find the information in this edition of At Work useful.
Restraint of Trade cases – HRX and Wallis Nominees
Monday, 02 April 2012Two recent cases highlight the importance of developing and including a well constructed 'restraint of trade' clause within an employment contract.
Franchisors and Self-Audits
Monday, 02 April 2012A number of franchisors have agreed to conduct self-audits of their franchisees' employment records as a result of the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) receiving complaints from employees of franchisees, particularly younger employees, in relation to minimum pay standards and entitlements.