Flexibility in the Workplace: Does it actually work?

by Shana Joffe | Nov 19, 2018 | General HR

Flexible working arrangements have become more and more popular over the years. Traditionally, this was something used by working mothers and carers, but as social norms have evolved, it has become very common for all types of workers to want to adopt flexible working...

Exploitation of Migrant Workers: A Systemic Issue

by admin | Nov 18, 2016 | General HR

According to a report released by the Senate Education and Employment References Committee entitled “A National Disgrace: The Exploitation of Temporary Work Visa Holders” dated 17 March 2016 there are approximately 1.4 million temporary visa holders working in...

Age, Why Should It Matter at Work?

by admin | Nov 4, 2016 | General HR

It is no secret that the composition of Australia’s population is much older today than it has been in the past, and both the number and proportion of older people is growing steadily. In 2014, the number of people aged 65 and over was 3.4 million, a three-folder...

Flexible Working Arrangements – How Flexible Should Employers Be?

by admin | Jul 7, 2016 | General HR

Requests by employees for flexible working arrangements have become more and more popular since the introduction of this right as part of the National Employment Standards. Traditionally, such requests were most common amongst working mothers and employees with carer...

Case Note: The Importance of Making Reasonable Adjustments for Employees Butterworths v Independence Australia Services (Human Rights) [2015] VCAT 2056

by admin | Jan 22, 2016 | General HR

Background This case concerned the applicant, Maureen Butterworth, who worked at Independence Australia Services (“IAS”) in the position of Customer Service Officer. IAS is a not-for-profit organisation providing communicated-based services to people with...