by JFM Team | Oct 21, 2019
Whistleblower protections in the corporate sector have been bolstered by amendments designed to encourage the disclosure of corruption, fraud, tax evasion, and misconduct. Most notably for industrial relations practitioners, the amendments introduced mandatory...
by JFM Team | Oct 8, 2019
It’s good practice to keep your workplace policies and procedures up to date, as legal requirements and your business change over time. Questions to consider: 1. When was the policy or procedure last reviewed and when is the next review date scheduled? The...
by JFM Team | Oct 7, 2019
Given the shocking prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, it is essential that employers are aware of how to manage sexual harassment claims. In 2022 a national survey on sexual harassment found that 41% of women and 26% of men in the Australian workforce...
by JFM Team | Sep 28, 2019
The Human Rights Commission has conducted the world’s first enquiry into sexual harassment in the workplace and the adequacy of the existing legal framework, including a review of complaints made to state and territory anti-discrimination agencies. Sex...
by JFM Team | Sep 22, 2019
Instituting return to work arrangements It is a requirement that each employer creates a return to work program within 12 months of becoming an employer. This program must be redeveloped every two years in consultation with employees and any relevant unions. The...
