Business Advice

The proposed Religious Discrimination Bill has important implications for employers when regulating their own, and their employees’ conduct.

The national agency for gender equality in the workplace wants private businesses with 50 or more staff to report on pay, parental leave and super in a bid to make conditions fairer for workers.

COVID-19 restrictions are set to ease in Queensland for fully vaccinated people only, meaning small businesses will have to check customers’ vaccination status on arrival.

The High Court has refused to hear Volkswagen’s appeal against the fine imposed on it for its deceit regarding the environmental performance of its cars.

Australian workers can now apply to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop sexual harassment in the workplace, under changes that came into effect on Thursday.

The Fair Work Commission’s ruling that Australian farm workers paid piece rates to pick fruit and vegetables must now get a base wage of $25.41 an hour is long overdue and absolutely necessary.

Given the serious nature of matters such as dismissals, employers should, as far as reasonably practicable, communicate such matters in person to ensure there is no confusion.

Annual leave and long-service leave provisions create a liability, and for small to medium-sized business, that liability can be challenging.

The Fair Work Commission has dismissed a former flight attendant's claim that Qantas unfairly terminated her employment after she refused to wear a face mask at work.

Crypto exchange operator Blockchain Global is in administration owing $21 million to creditors, amid a legal battle that has seen $10 million in assets frozen.

Two businesses were ordered to pay pecuniary penalties for contravening the Fair Work Act in relation to unlawful adverse action taken against a prospective employee.

This year brings about mixed feelings, which means there needs to be a more considered approach to balance fun and compliance needs at the annual Christmas party.