Tag: Industrial Relations

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

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

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

Zheng vs the Typhoon: A Modern Day Termination Disaster

Posted on February 5, 2026 Posted inNewsTags:Casual Employment, Employee Leave, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Termination, Unfair Dismissal, Workplace Policies

A typhoon, missed emails, and an unfair dismissal. This FWC decision shows why clear communication and due process are critical... 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

Australia’s 2026 Public Holiday Calendar: Essential Guidance for Employers

Posted on January 14, 2026 Posted inIRIQ ArticlesTags:Employer Obligations, Fair Work Act, HR, Industrial Relations, Public Holidays

Public holidays can have a significant impact on rostering, pay, and compliance. This guide outlines Australia’s 2026 public holiday framework... 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

Baby Priya’s Act 2025: New Paid Parental Leave Protections for Stillbirth & Infant Death

Posted on December 9, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Baby Priya's Act, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Parental Leave, Remote Work, Workplace Law

The new Baby Priya’s Act 2025 enshrines statutory protection for paid parental leave in the tragic event of a stillbirth... Continue reading

Westpac’s Work from Home Decision: What Employers Need to Know About Flexible Work Requests

Posted on December 5, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Flexible Work, Flexible Work Arrangements, HR, Industrial Relations, Remote Work, Workplace Law

Recent rulings confirm that employers can’t simply rely on enterprise agreement terms to reject flexible work requests. Refusals must be... Continue reading

Christmas is Coming – A Timely Reminder for Shut Downs

Posted on November 21, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Annual Leave, Christmas Shutdown, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Enterprise Agreements, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Law

With the Christmas shutdown only weeks away, now’s the time to check your award or agreement rules, give required notice,... Continue reading

Flexible Working Arrangements: Key Requirements and Business Considerations

Posted on October 28, 2025 Posted inNewsTags:Employee, Employer Obligations, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission, Flexible Work, Flexible Work Arrangements, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Law

A recent Fair Work Commission decision has clarified the standards for flexible working arrangement requests. Employers must assess whether requests... Continue reading

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