Artificial intelligence (AI) presents both a large opportunity for employers — and potentially a source of reputational risk — depending on how its adoption is handled. As AI transforms the workplace, unions are responding...more
5/13/2025
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Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Labor Relations ,
New York ,
NLRB ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Risk Management ,
Unions
Australia went to the polls on Saturday, May 3rd, and elected the Australian Labor Party (ALP) with an overall majority in Australia's federal congress, known as the House of Representatives. The ALP will also hold a Senate...more
As part of a suite of reforms intended to prevent sexual harassment and gender-based harassment, the Australian Government has released a detailed code of practice under work health and safety legislation. The government’s...more
4/16/2025
/ Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Australia ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Harassment ,
New Legislation ,
Risk Management ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Workplace Safety
The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister for New Zealand announced late last year that the government would propose an earnings limit of NZD 180,000 (known as a “threshold”), beyond which employees would not be able to...more
A number of employment law reforms and requirements are hitting Australian operations over the next several months. Laws governing wage theft, the right to disconnect, shut-down notices, privacy, sexual harassment, and...more
10/18/2024
/ Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Australia ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Fair Work Act ,
Labor Reform ,
Labor Regulations ,
Notice Requirements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Small Business ,
Unpaid Leave ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft