HR/IR News 6 Aug 2014

Adverse action claims available despite lengthy absence from work
The Federal Circuit Court has dispelled any lingering doubts as whether or not employers can safely terminate employment following a lengthy absence from work, and without potentially facing discrimination claims arising from the termination.
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Employment discrimination – could YOU be liable?
A recent case handed down by the Federal Circuit Court has important take-outs for anyone involved in employing or dismissing staff – including managers, owners and HR teams.
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Opinion - You can’t be a great manager if you’re not a good coach
If your job involves leading others, the most important thing you can do each day is to help your team members make progress at work that feels meaningful to them.
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Court Scathing Of Employer For Delaying Stay Application Of Reinstatement Order
TAFE NSW failed to reinstate a dismissed employee by 25 June 2014, after the Commission found the employee had been unfairly dismissed.
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Opinion - Coalition IR reforms gather dust
The federal government’s industrial reform agenda has taken a back seat as the focus turns to getting the Budget through parliament. However, industry groups are keenly awaiting news of the progress of two bills which could allow employees to agree to forgo overtime and penalty rates, and affect enterprise bargaining in the construction sector.
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Trade union royal commission: Brisbane crane company 'intimidated' by CFMEU campaign
The construction union embarked on a damaging campaign against a Brisbane crane company after it entered into a non-union collective agreement, a royal commission has heard.
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Australian employers getting away with pregnancy discrimination 'scot free': Victoria Legal Aid
The state's legal aid service released a short YouTube clip in response to a report handed down by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) last week, which found widespread discrimination against expectant mothers.
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ACCI Opposes Union Push For Annual Leave Loading Payout In All Awards
"This is one which really needs to be resisted", says Kate Carnell, CEO ACCI, "This claim looks like a bit of a try on and ACCI's members feel very strongly about it."
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