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Mandatory Paid Sick Leave: The Australian Approach to Supporting Workers’ Well-Being

Global People Strategist

Comprehensive Coverage of All Industries Australia’s approach to paid sick leave is characterized by comprehensive coverage, ensuring that workers across various industries and employment arrangements can access this essential benefit. The NES is part of Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and secures employees’ rights.

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2022 Rings in New Compliance Requirements for Employers

Zenefits

Compliance protects both employees and employers in the workplace. With 2022 here, there are some new changes in state law. A disparaging statement, among other things: Discredits or detracts from the reputation of a person’s product, services or business, or. Minimum wage. Bookmark( 0 ) Please login to bookmark.

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How to Turn Pay Secrecy Obstacles Into Pay Transparency Opportunities

ExactHire

Just as recently, I learned about the passage of a new employment law in the state of Massachusetts that bans employers from inquiring about an applicant’s salary history prior to offering the individual a job. Obstacle #1 – Compliance burden for multi-state employers. Essentially, gut counts for something.

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On Thin ICE? Must Be Time for an Immigration Enforcement Update!

HR Daily Advisor

When Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began auditing Asplundh’s immigration practices in 2009, unauthorized workers would be dismissed in apparent good faith compliance with the law … only to be rehired, complete with names, identification documents, and Social Security numbers known to be fraudulent by hiring managers.

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Marijuana in the Workplace: A Year of Change for Employment Drug Testing

Cisive

Employers are protected from lawsuits related, among other things, to drug testing or disciplining an employee including termination if that action was taken in a good faith belief that the employee used or possessed marijuana at work, while on duty or in violation of the Company’s policy. The law as it is today ( L.D. New Jersey.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Australia

Recruiters Lineup

Understanding Employment Laws: Australia has robust employment laws that govern various aspects of the employer-employee relationship. Familiarize yourself with these laws to ensure compliance and avoid legal issues down the line. Part-time employees work fewer hours on a regular basis.

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FMLA: California Employer Put Up with Performance, Attendance Issues Long Enough

HR Daily Advisor

Her job involved selling products and handling customer requests, inquiries, and complaints. Monica took various forms of leave throughout her employment. In June 2009, she was counseled for being excessively tardy to work. AT&T suspended her for 1 day for tardiness in October 2009.