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How the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Protects Older Employees

HR Digest

This legislation reflects a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment, ensuring that decisions regarding hiring, promotion, and compensation are based on merit rather than age. Legislative Context and Initial Provisions Enactment Year : The ADEA was enacted in 1967, amid a period of significant social reform.

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Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

Fair Work Act 2009. All Australian nationals and foreign workers are entitled to basic rights and protections under the Fair Work Act of 2009. All the industries and businesses in Australia that have employed foreign as well as local workers are subjected to the Fair Work Act 2009. With a small population of just 25.79

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Wrongful Termination: Here’s How To Fix It

HR Digest

If you have been laid off from your job wrongfully, you have the right to sue your employee for a breach of contract. When an employer fires an employee who filed a complaint of sexual harassment, discrimination, or an unhealthy workplace. Learn about your rights and say no to wrongful termination!

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Federal and State-Based Changes from 2018 and Coming in 2019

Affinity HR Group

This act also eliminated the allowance to deduct certain expenses related to payments made as part of non-disclosure agreements for sexual harassment settlements. This act also eliminated the allowance to deduct certain expenses related to payments made as part of non-disclosure agreements for sexual harassment settlements.

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Federal and State-Based Changes from 2018 and Coming in 2019

Affinity HR Group

This act also eliminated the allowance to deduct certain expenses related to payments made as part of non-disclosure agreements for sexual harassment settlements. This act also eliminated the allowance to deduct certain expenses related to payments made as part of non-disclosure agreements for sexual harassment settlements.

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New Queensland Labor Hire Licensing Laws

Global People Strategist

The contributing factors are: Labor hire workers receive limited job training and supervision. The Queensland Labor Hire Licensing Act in Australia commenced on 16 April 2018 introducing a mandatory licensing requirement for labor hire service providers. As a result, they are often deployed to work on tasks that beyond their capabilities.

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New Queensland Labor Hire Licensing Laws

Global People Strategist

The contributing factors are: Labor hire workers receive limited job training and supervision. The Queensland Labor Hire Licensing Act in Australia commenced on 16 April 2018 introducing a mandatory licensing requirement for labor hire service providers. As a result, they are often deployed to work on tasks that beyond their capabilities.