The arrival of a four-day workweek (where staff work fewer hours with no loss of pay) is a hot topic for employers in Australia and overseas. Employees generally see this work arrangement as a viable way to maintain a...more
Employee burnout is high, with one recent survey reporting that one in three participants say they experienced this in the last 12 months. This can lead to disengagement, high staff turnover and claims connected with mental...more
The pandemic has prompted many organisations to adopt ‘hybrid’ work models. Seyfarth’s global Future of Work pulse survey in 2021 found that navigating remote and hybrid work was the number one concern that in-house legal and...more
Over five years ago, in 2015 we wrote a thought piece about the “gig economy” and where it might be headed. Given the gig economy was then only emerging as a part of the broader economy, the impacts, positive and negative,...more
The novel coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on the mental health of workers.
The crisis posed immediate and acute challenges for organisations and workers. In an extremely short period of time, we have all had to...more
The line between lawful and unlawful unpaid work is not always clear.
Many companies are contacted by people offering to work on a voluntary basis. It is often pitched as a “win-win” because the person is willing to work...more
1/30/2020
/ Compensation & Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Exploitation ,
Fashion Industry ,
Fines ,
Internships ,
Labor Law Violations ,
Labor Regulations ,
Recruitment Policies ,
Risk Management ,
Startups ,
Unpaid Interns ,
Volunteers ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wages
It’s no secret that Australians love their annual leave.
In recent years, many companies have chosen to go above and beyond minimum standards by offering extra leave – reflecting the view that rested employees are...more
LinkedIn is the biggest online network of professionals in the world. Many employers encourage staff to use LinkedIn to promote their organisation.
While employees may share content relating to their organisation, they...more
11/7/2017
/ Digital Assets ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Information Technology ,
Internet ,
LinkedIn ,
Online Platforms ,
Post-Employment Communications ,
Risk Management ,
Social Media ,
Social Networks ,
Websites
LinkedIn is the biggest online network of professionals in the world. Many employers encourage staff to use LinkedIn to promote their organisation.
While employees may share content relating to their organisation, they...more
Video killed the radio star…or did it?
In its most recent research paper analysing the effects and possible responses to digital disruption, the Productivity Commission observes that with each wave of change “speculation...more
As the Australian Football League 2016 pre-season approaches, there is a lot of talk in the media about “list management” by clubs. This generally involves retiring or trading “older” players – usually over the age of 28....more
In September 2015, the Building Code 2013 was amended to incorporate mandatory drug and alcohol testing for Commonwealth funded construction projects. From 16 October 2015, head contractors must have a comprehensive fitness...more