Allegations of employee misconduct are on the rise as staff adjust to working together after lengthy spells away from the office during the worst of Covid. Lateness, inappropriate conduct and bullying are among the issues Ai Group members say they are...
Sparks fly as employees return to the office
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What to do after a safety incident at work
With National Safe Work Month running throughout October, it’s a good time to revisit best practice when it comes to responding to safety incidents in the workplace. According to preliminary data from Safe Work Australia, 163 people died doing their job in...
New Respect@Work Bill Is Imminent
The Federal Government intends to introduce a Bill into Parliament giving effect to the outstanding legislative recommendations made by the Respect@Work Report. This was a key election promise made by the ALP before winning Government. In giving effect to those...
Top tips for moving to smaller premises for hybrid working
Working from home (WFH) has become a lifestyle that many people have no intention of giving up. There’s the time and money saved by not commuting and the comfort of being in your own home (and being able to hang out a load of laundry during a break from the...
Select Committee On Work and Care
The Senate Select Committee on Work and Care (Work and Care Committee) was appointed on 3 August 2022 to examine the impact of caring obligations on workers. Chaired by Greens Senator, Barbara Pocock, the Work and Care Committee is likely to consider a range of issues...
How to manage ambit claims over rising costs of living
With rising costs of living putting pressure on all parties involved in enterprise bargaining, employers are being encouraged to respond strategically to ambit claims. Many businesses are facing wage increase demands of up to eight per cent following a...
Outcomes from the Jobs & Skills Summit
The Federal Government’s Jobs & Skills Summit was recently held in Canberra on the 1st and 2nd of September. Ai Group attended and participated in the Summit on behalf of its Members and industry. Ai Group played a significant role in representing and advocating...
Review into the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) to Create an Additional Entitlement to Extended Carer’s Leave
On 15 July 2022, the Productivity Commission released an Issues Paper as part of its Inquiry into carer’s leave. The Inquiry is specifically asked to assess: the potential impact of amending the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) to provide for extended unpaid carer’s...
Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022
On 28 July 2022, the House of Representatives introduced the Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave Bill (Paid FDVL Bill). Currently, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) entitles an employee to five days of unpaid family and domestic violence leave per year. Family...
Pay staff correctly or risk ‘wage thief’ label
Underpayments of wages and entitlements continue to receive widespread media attention. This, among other reasons, makes it important for all businesses to ensure they are paying employees correctly, Ai Group Workplace Lawyers warn. In addition to the...