Category: IRIQ Articles

Bunnings: Advancing Work-Life Integration or Trimming Award Protections?

Posted on Posted inIRIQ Articles

There’s a buzz resonating through the corridors of Australia’s labour market, originating from the home improvement retailer, Bunnings. Bunnings recently... Continue reading

FWC Sets Higher Bar for Unapproved Ballot Agents, Signalling Future Changes

Posted on Posted inIRIQ Articles

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently highlighted the requirements for approving unapproved ballot agents under new workplace laws. Deputy... Continue reading

Agile and Flexible Working in a Post-Pandemic Work Environment

Posted on Posted inIRIQ Articles

Technology has created a new frontier for office connectivity, allowing for remote work and online meetings in lieu of the... Continue reading

Changes Coming 1 July 2020 to the Building and Construction Award

Posted on Posted inIRIQ Articles, News

Special Edition Newsletter Changes Coming 1 July 2020 to the Building and Construction Award A number of changes are on... Continue reading

The Rossato Decision: Permanent Casual Risks

Posted on Posted inIRIQ Articles, News

Are you informed on the current casual employee rights and entitlements? The Rossato Decision touches on the potential permanent entitlements... Continue reading

Important Changes Coming to the Australian Government’s Parental Leave Pay

Posted on Posted inIRIQ Articles

Prepare for some big changes to Australia’s parental leave pay, set to begin on 1 July 2023. These updates aim... Continue reading

Building and Construction Industry Set for a Shake-Up Following ABCC Abolition

Posted on Posted inIRIQ Articles

As of 6th February 2023, the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) has been abolished and its powers have been... Continue reading

Commissioner Hunt Puts Stay Cool Refrigeration on Ice for Unfair Dismissal

Posted on Posted inIRIQ Articles

In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) considered the dismissal of an employee by Stay Cool Refrigeration and... Continue reading

Worker Compensated for Making “Racist” Comments

Posted on Posted inIRIQ Articles

A sales executive who was let go for making ‘racist’ comments was compensated for the poor handling of her dismissal.... Continue reading

Paid Parental Leave Gets a Boost: What it Means for Families and Businesses

Posted on Posted inIRIQ Articles

The Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill was passed by the Australian parliament on 6... Continue reading

The Rugg-Ryan Case: A Potential Game-Changer for Reasonable Working Hours in Australia

Posted on Posted inIRIQ Articles

The ongoing case between former chief of staff Sally Rugg and independent MP Monique Ryan could set a precedent for... Continue reading

Full Court Sleighs BHP’s In-House Labour Hire Company Over Christmas Roster

Posted on Posted inIRIQ Articles

BHP’s in-house labour hire company is facing penalties after requiring production employees to work across the Christmas holidays in 2019.... Continue reading