Fair Work is the name of the workplace relations system, that governs the employment relationship in Australia. The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) is the legislation that sets out important employment laws in Australia. The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) sets the minimum terms and conditions, known as the National Employment Standards (NES), for the majority of employees in Australia that are covered by the national workplace relations system. The Fair Work Ombudsman and Fair Work Commission play an integral role in the effective operation of the Fair Work system in Australia.

The ‘Right to Disconnect’ provides legal protections for employees who reject the “always on” work culture and make the choice to prioritise healthy work/life balance. It imposes penalties on employers who don’t support employees disconnecting from work. This new law is expected to operate similarly to the current anti-bullying provisions in the Fair Work Act.

An enterprise agreement, under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) can be a single-enterprise agreement or involve multiple entities, known as a multi-enterprise agreement. Enterprise agreements are increasing in popularity in the Australian workplace relations system.

The workplace relations framework that underpins the support employers must provide employees experiencing FDV has changed substantially over the past few years.  We have prepared this article as a practical resource for managers and leaders to refer to when responding to FDV.

With changes this year to our workplace health and safety laws, that place a positive duty to prevent psychosocial hazards in the workplace like burnout, at the end of the year when the burnout risk is higher it is important to take steps to beat burnout.

STRENGTHENING HR LEADERSHIP: CELEBRATING RECENT GRADUATES OF THE HR LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE PROGRAM

24 November 2023: Humanify HR Consulting on 21-22 November 2023 delivered the HR Leadership in Practice (HRLP) program, which proved to be a transformative experience for HR leaders from various sectors.

The HRLP was launched in 2021 by Humanify HR Consulting, designed specifically for HR practitioners to equip them with the capability to lead HR in the complex, challenging and uncertain environments that define the modern world of work.

We know that the complexity of the environment that Human Resources (HR) practitioners operate in continues to elevate, making it essential for HR to possess strong technical skills and awareness of how workplace relations underpin the effective operation of the entire HR function. The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 has added further complexity to the operating environment HR must effectively navigate on behalf of organisations. From our work with some of the best in HR, here are some of the three key areas great HR teams are focusing on when it comes to workplace relations changes.