Tag: Workplace Policies

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

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

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

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

Union Challenges Sephora’s Overtime Agreement: What Employers Need to Consider

Posted on April 17, 2025 Posted inNews, IRIQ ArticlesTags:BOOT, BOOT Analysis, Employee Rights, Employment Law, Enterprise Bargaining, Fair Work Act, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relations

Sephora’s enterprise agreement faces a union challenge over fixed-rate overtime and employee consent. With the FWC’s expanded powers now in... Continue reading

Cupid or Creeper? Navigating Workplace Romance in the Age of Employer Accountability

Posted on February 14, 2025 Posted inIRIQ Articles, NewsTags:Employee Conduct, Employment Law, Fair Work Act, HR, Industrial Relations, Workplace Policies, Workplace Relationships, Workplace Romance

Workplace Romance: Love or Legal Risk? A recent FWC case highlights how blurred lines in workplace relationships can lead to... Continue reading

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