A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission regarding redundancy entitlements could have some unfortunate consequences for employees and, in my opinion, in the long term for business and the economy. In Compass Group (Australia) Pty Ltd v National Union of Workers; United Firefighters’ Union of Australia [2015] FWCFB 8040 the Full Bench of the […]
It is very in vogue at the moment to ditch performance reviews in the workplace. From Virgin UK to General Electric, companies are snubbing this tool in favour of other management techniques. But does this really work? What are the benefits of performance reviews? And most importantly, should you persevere with yours? To take a […]
I share the opinion that poker machines are a serious social problem. Research has shown the effects they have had on many people’s lives and families. Unlike the dangers of drinking, drugs and smoking, the negative effects of poker machines rarely result in direct physical harm. Therefore stakeholders, including the state and federal governments, are […]
In March I blogged about Todd Carney, and his potential legal claim against the Cronulla Sharks for unlawfully terminating his contract of employment. It was of little surprise then to learn that this action has now been brought. The media are describing this action as ‘Unfair Dismissal’. Those familiar with current workplace law will […]
‘Flexibility’ has always been an aspect of workplace law, and a key obligation on employers. It is both essential to anti discrimination law, as well as a key element of ‘a fair go all round’ – a fundamental tenet of Australian workplace law for half a century. The flexibility provisions in the National Employment Standards do little but to […]
Reading this Daily Mail report of the September Slurpy day at 7-11, I have to confess surprise that there was not more fall out over the 7-11 slave labour story, which coincidentally aired on four corners less than a week ago. When something really pushes our buttons, it’s incredible what can be achieved by the […]