Tag: Fair Work Act

Watching the Watchers: The Expanding Role of Workplace Surveillance

Posted on July 29, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Fair Work Act, HR, Privacy Law, Unfair Dismissal, Workplace Investigation, Workplace Surveillance

The Fair Work Commission has highlighted the importance of understanding exactly what workplace surveillance systems collect—and how that information is... Continue reading

Navigating the Expanding Risk Landscape of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Posted on July 20, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Fair Work Act, HR, Industrial Relations, Positive Duty, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Policies

A recent Federal Court decision highlights why proactive sexual harassment prevention is now central to managing workplace risk and legal... Continue reading

Customers, Contractors and Sexual Harassment: Eklom Puts Third-Party Workplace Risk in the Spotlight

Posted on June 8, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Fair Work Act, HR, Industrial Relations, Psychosocial Safety, Respect at Work, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Investigation, Workplace Relations

The Eklom decision is a timely reminder that workplace sexual harassment risks are not limited to employees. Customers, contractors and... Continue reading

The 7-Day Deadline: How Payday Super Will Change Your Payroll in 2026

Posted on May 13, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:ATO, Australian Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Fair Work Ombudsman, HR, Industrial Relations, Payday Super, Payroll, Superannuation, Workplace Reform

From 1 July 2026, Australian employers must pay super at the same time as wages. "Payday Super" introduces tighter deadlines,... Continue reading

Can I Make My Employee Redundant? Understanding Genuine Redundancy Obligations

Posted on April 16, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Fair Work Act, Genuine Redundancy, HR, Redeployment, Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal

A genuine redundancy focuses on the role, not the person. Employers must meet strict legal requirements to avoid costly unfair... Continue reading

Don’t Mess with the NES… Or Is It Time for Reform?

Posted on April 15, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Fair Work Ombudsman, HR, Industrial Relations, National Employment Standards, NES, Workplace Reform

A Parliamentary Inquiry into the National Employment Standards is underway, with unions and employer groups divided on whether reform is... Continue reading

Labour Day Public Holidays Across Australia in 2026

Posted on April 15, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Australian Employment Law, Employer Obligations, Fair Work Act, HR, Payroll, Public Holidays, Workforce Planning

Labour Day public holidays fall on different dates across Australia in 2026, requiring employers to plan for varying compliance, payroll,... 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

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

Get Ahead in 2026: Essential HR & Compliance Checklist for Employers

Posted on January 20, 2026 Posted inIRIQ ArticlesTags:Employer Obligations, Fair Work Act, HR, Industrial Relations, Legal Compliance, Workplace Policies

A practical guide for employers outlining essential HR and compliance tasks to complete before or early in 2026, including contracts,... Continue reading

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