Blog tagged as employment law

Over the past three years, Australia has witnessed substantial reforms to employee relations legislation, reshaping the employer and employee dynamic.

An Employer of Record (EOR) is basically a third party organisation that serves as the legal employer for a worker or group of workers, handling various employment responsibilities on behalf of a client company.

Outsourcing HR functions allows organisations to focus on their core business while benefiting from specialist expertise, cost efficiencies, and scalable solutions tailored to their unique needs.

In the intricate landscape of employee relations, the approach towards unions and the workforce holds significant sway over organisational climate and productivity.

A symbiotic relationship with your HR department is instrumental in achieving organisational goals.

While larger organisations typically have dedicated HR teams, many SMEs attempt to handle HR matters internally, often underestimating the value of professional HR advice. This can result in missed benefits and expose the business to considerable risks.

Employee termination is a sensitive and complex decision that can significantly impact the organisation. So while HR’s expertise is vital to ensure fairness and compliance, the final decision making power on employee terminations lies with the employee’s manager.

Todays introduction of the Right to Disconnect laws in Australia is a pivotal moment for businesses. These laws, which protect many employees from being required to engage in work outside their contracted hours, offer both challenges and opportunities.

As we step further into 2024, several major themes are shaping the HR landscape, influencing everything from talent management to organisational culture.