‘Long COVID’ could cause workplace havoc. Here’s what you need to know
What can a workplace do to prepare for the impending health crisis? SmartCompany spoke to a workplace relations lawyer and an HR expert to get their views.
Hyper-collection: How Bunnings, eBay and Netflix are contributing to the mass surveillance of Australians
By failing to take our digital privacy seriously, Australia is “sleepwalking” its way into mass surveillance.
“The harm can be significant”: Caravan suppliers put on notice by ACCC amid skyrocketing complaints
It's a $23 billion industry but 80% of caravan owners say they're having big problems, according to a new report from the consumer watchdog.
“Disappointed” Redbubble considering appeal after being ordered to pay Hells Angels $78,000 for using logo
The copyright case was the second of its kind brought against the online marketplace in the last three years by the motorcycle club.
Fair Work awards $5000 to employee who was sacked over “unfriendly” messages with no emojis
The case highlights two important points for employers to consider, says Fay Calderone, employment law expert and partner at Hall & Wilcox.
The Uber Files show the company’s true innovation was convincing the world it wasn’t illegal
Uber used its billions to fight a guerilla war against unions, regulators and governments, as 124,000 leaked documents reveal.
Leaked Uber documents reveal company broke the law and welcomed violence against drivers
More than 124,000 leaked emails, texts, invoices and internal documents show how the company flouted the law and put its drivers at risk — all in pursuit of endless expansion.
Court finds HR manager shares slice of the blame in adverse action claim against pizza business
It was the court’s view that the HR manager was concerned the employee would initiate proceedings against the employer and therefore took the first opportunity to remove her from the business.
Instagram hacking is on the rise: Five ways to protect your business accounts
While there are a variety of recovery tools available, it’s important that you get your security in check to ensure you don't fall victim to Instagram hacking in the first place.
Brisbane sushi restaurant fined $355,000 for underpaying staff and falsifying records
Delishesco, which operates Moga Izakaya & Sushi, copped a $305,000 fine while its sole director, majority shareholder and restaurant manager was personally fined $50,000.
Uber drivers and other gig economy workers may still remain contractors under Labor’s reforms
There are good reasons to aim to regulate gig economy workers as contractors, rather than attempting to bring them under the umbrella of being employees.
Female solicitors now outnumbering males in NSW, but gender pay gap still evident
The NSW legal profession is becoming more diverse, but the gender pay gap is still evident and women remain underrepresented in leadership ranks.