Tag: Employment Law

Navigating Flexible Work Requests: Key Insights from the Ridings v FedEx Decision

Posted on September 16, 2024 Posted inNewsTags:Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, Flexible Work, Workplace Relations

The Fair Work Commission found FedEx's refusal of an employee's flexible work request lacked sufficient justification. While FedEx cited business... Continue reading

Criminalising Intentional Wage Underpayments in 2025: What Business Owners Need to Know

Posted on August 5, 2024 Posted inIRIQ Articles, NewsTags:Employment Law, Payroll Audit, Workplace Relations

Starting January 1, 2025, new legislation will criminalize intentional wage underpayments by employers. Business owners must understand the severe consequences,... Continue reading

Fire Technician’s Risky Return: Dismissal Justified by WHS Violations

Posted on June 10, 2024 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, Unfair Dismissal

The Fair Work Commission upheld the dismissal of Mr. Doherty from Defend Fire Services due to a serious breach of... Continue reading

Australian Federal Court Decision Clarifies Employer Obligations During Restructuring and Redundancy – subject to special leave application – subject to appeal

Posted on May 16, 2024 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Employment Classification, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, Unfair Dismissal

Key Takeaways for Employers Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2024], a recent decision of the Full Federal Court of... Continue reading

Casual Conversion onus moving to Employees

Posted on May 10, 2024 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Employment Classification, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission

There are just over three months from the implementation of changes to the definition of casual employee and the introduction... Continue reading