Tag: Fair Work Commission

Right of Entry: Refusal Risks

Posted on July 23, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Employee Relations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Right of Entry, Union, Union Agreement, Workplace Law, Workplace Policies

Union officials can lawfully enter worksites to hold discussions—even if eligible employees aren’t visibly present. As long as entry is... Continue reading

Performance Pressure or Bullying? Fair Work Draws the Line in Equifax Dispute

Posted on July 1, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Employee Relations, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Mental Health, Workplace Bullying, Workplace Investigation

Fair Work clarifies when tough performance management crosses into bullying. Learn key lessons for employers and employees from Equifax’s recent... Continue reading

Superannuation Guarantee Increase from 1 July 2025

Posted on June 13, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Annual Wage Review, Employee Rights, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Payroll Audit, Superannuation, Superannuation Guarantee, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relations

From 1 July 2025, Australia’s superannuation guarantee rises from 11.5% to 12%. Learn what this means for employers and how... Continue reading

Annual Wage Review 2025 Decision Unpacked

Posted on June 12, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Annual Wage Review, Employee Rights, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Minimum Wage, Superannuation, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relations

The FWC has confirmed a 3.5% wage increase from 1 July 2025. Employers should review payroll, contracts, and allowances now... Continue reading

Can You Put an Agreement to a Vote Without Union Sign-Off?

Posted on May 28, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Employee Relations, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreement Voting, Enterprise Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Union Agreement, Workplace Relations

In a pivotal case, the Fair Work Commission confirmed that employers can initiate a vote on an enterprise agreement even... Continue reading

Annual Wage Review: What is Being Sought and When?

Posted on May 20, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Annual Wage Review, Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Minimum Wage, Payroll, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relations

The Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review decision is due in June, with proposed increases ranging from 2% to 4.5%.... Continue reading

Wage Theft is a Criminal Offence: Stay Complaint. Stay Protected.

Posted on May 14, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Payroll Audit, Underpayment, Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code, Wage Theft, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relations

From 1 January 2025, deliberate underpayment of wages became a criminal offence. Employers must now show they took proactive steps... Continue reading

Labour Hire and Dismissal – Casual Employment Considerations

Posted on May 2, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Casual Employee, Casual Employment, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Labour Hire, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relations

The FWC has confirmed that ending a labour hire assignment doesn’t end employment by default—especially for regular casuals. Employers must... Continue reading

Enterprise Agreement Bargaining: Can Unions Be Heard Without Bargaining Representative Status?

Posted on April 24, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Bargaining Representatives, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Bargaining, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relations

A new FWC decision confirms unions can weigh in on enterprise agreement approvals—even without bargaining status. A timely reminder for... Continue reading

Navigating Intractable Bargaining: Key Takeaways from the FWC’s Victoria Police Decision

Posted on April 1, 2025 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Closing Loopholes, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Intractable Bargaining, Workplace Relations

A recent FWC decision rejected Victoria Police’s application for intractable bargaining, despite 117 meetings and a failed agreement vote. The... Continue reading

New Model Terms for Enterprise Agreements: Key Changes for Employers

Posted on March 25, 2025 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Closing Loopholes, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Relations

From 26 February 2025, all new enterprise agreements must include updated model terms on flexibility, consultation, and dispute resolution. These... Continue reading

The Closing Loopholes Legislation: Employee Choice Pathway for Casuals

Posted on March 18, 2025 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:Casual Employee, Casual Employment, Employee Choice Pathway, Employee Rights, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Relations

The Employee Choice Pathway, part of the Closing Loopholes reforms, gives casual employees more control over converting to permanent employment.... Continue reading

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