Tag: Employment Law

Walking the Narrow Line: Discretionary Resignation or Forced Dismissal?

Posted on April 15, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, General Protections, HR, Unfair Dismissal

A recent Fair Work Commission decision highlights the “narrow line” between resignation and dismissal, reinforcing the importance of how employers... Continue reading

Consultation and Redeployment: Critical Redundancy Criteria

Posted on April 7, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Modern Awards, Redeployment, Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal

A recent FWC decision highlights the risks of failing to properly consult and assess redeployment options, with non-compliance leading to... Continue reading

Junior Rates No More? An Update on the FWC Decision

Posted on April 1, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Junior Pay Rates, Modern Awards, Wage Compliance, Wage Increase

The Fair Work Commission has ruled to abolish junior rates for employees aged 18–20 across key retail, fast food, and... Continue reading

Junior Rates No More? FWC Considers Removing Age-Based Pay for Workers Over 18

Posted on March 12, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Junior Pay Rates, Modern Awards, Wage Compliance

The Fair Work Commission is considering an application to remove junior pay rates for workers aged 18 and over in... Continue reading

Chocolate Eggs, ANZAC Biscuits and Public Holidays

Posted on March 4, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, HR, Public Holidays

Easter and ANZAC Day public holidays in April 2026 vary across Australian states and territories. Employers should check the correct... Continue reading

Changes to Children’s Services Award 2020: New Minimum Wages and Classifications from 1 March 2026

Posted on March 2, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Children’s Services Award, Early Childhood Education, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Wage Increase

From 1 March 2026, minimum wages and classification structures under the Children’s Services Award 2020 will change. Employers in early... Continue reading

False Records and Farm Labour: FWO Takes Action Against Queensland Labour Hire Company

Posted on February 26, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employment Law, Fair Work Ombudsman, HR, Labour Hire, Payroll, Payroll Audit, Underpayment

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced proceedings against a Queensland labour hire company over alleged falsified payslips and misleading employment... Continue reading

The 4-Day Work Week Comes Down for Air: Australia’s First Local Government Enterprise Agreement Trial

Posted on February 12, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, BOOT Analysis, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work Act, Flexible Work Arrangements, Four Day Work Week, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Reform

Launceston Council’s proposed four-day work week could become Australia’s first of its kind under an Enterprise Agreement. Continue reading

At the Pointy End of Non-Compliance: Civil Penalties, Enforceable Undertakings and Wage Risk

Posted on February 12, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Employment Law, Enforceable Undertakings, Fair Work Ombudsman, HR, Payroll Audit, Risk Management, Underpayment, Wage Compliance, Workplace Compliance

Enforceable undertakings are reaching record figures, with over $153 million recovered in 2025 alone. Here’s what rising FWO enforcement means... Continue reading

Navigating Workplace Romances: IRiQ’s Guide for Business Owners and Managers

Posted on February 10, 2026 Posted inIRIQ ArticlesTags:Code of Conduct, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Risk Management, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relationships

Workplace romances are common, but unmanaged relationships can create serious legal and cultural risks. Learn how clear policies and proactive... Continue reading

Wage Compliance Lessons from the $135 Million Settlement: Why Prevention Pays

Posted on December 19, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Class Action, Employer Obligations, Employment Classification, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Federal Court, HR, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Payroll Audit, Underpayment, Wage Compliance, Workplace Law

A $135 million underpayment settlement involving junior doctors highlights how costly wage compliance failures can become. Beyond backpay, legal fees,... Continue reading

Melbourne Cosmetic Clinic Fined for Ignoring Compliance Notice: A Costly Lesson for Employers

Posted on December 9, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Compliance Notice, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Fair Work Ombudsman, HR, Industrial Relations, Underpayment, Wage Compliance, Workplace Law

A beauty clinic and its director were fined more than $28,000 for failing to act on a Fair Work Ombudsman... Continue reading

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