Site Map for September 2026

Date
Title
30 Sep 2026
Worker's 'round two' lawsuit against ex-employer thrown out as vexatious
30 Sep 2026
Court bans contractor after 17 failed cases over employment claim
30 Sep 2026
These 'key' workers feel left out of learning and development access
30 Sep 2026
Transport workforce exodus looms as 44% weigh leaving the sector
30 Sep 2026
HR roles hit in latest round of Disney cuts
30 Sep 2026
OpenAI apologises to Australia for AI breaches
30 Sep 2026
Employment class actions: No signs of slowing down
30 Sep 2026
Safe Work Australia releases new guide for risks of slips, trips and falls
30 Sep 2026
'Challenging time': Interest rate hike risks higher unemployment
30 Sep 2026
The AI-enabled office needs more than desks and meeting rooms
29 Sep 2026
Too risky outside, not ready inside: tribunal rejects worker’s return-to-work bid
29 Sep 2026
Doomed from day one: ex-Stantec HR worker's case costs him $45,000
29 Sep 2026
Workplace complaints and grievances rise in Australia
29 Sep 2026
Parliament passes bill updating gender equality reporting duties
29 Sep 2026
Nvidia unveils platform to prevent AI agents from going rogue
29 Sep 2026
Hiring for values: how Aurora builds culture across a global workforce
29 Sep 2026
Starbucks to close around 250 underperforming stores in North America
29 Sep 2026
Fake CVs, flooded inboxes: how hipages is taming AI-driven hiring
29 Sep 2026
Culture, engagement and trust: measuring the ‘invisible’ costs
29 Sep 2026
AI made expertise abundant. Here's what became scarce instead
29 Sep 2026
'Her or you'? Toll worker's own resignation email undercuts ultimatum claim
29 Sep 2026
35 days late, but misdiagnosed seizures keep HR manager's claim alive
29 Sep 2026
711 days late: tribunal backs CBA's refusal to reopen stress claim
28 Sep 2026
FWC rejects electrical contractors' bid for multi-employer bargaining
28 Sep 2026
Employers warned over risks of AI-generated workplace policies
28 Sep 2026
Fraud hits employer-jobseeker trust in hiring, report finds
28 Sep 2026
Bill Gates calls for government safeguards on AI development
28 Sep 2026
Victorian employment law reforms: what HR must know before HRFest
28 Sep 2026
Major HR system hacked again as criminals slip past earlier fixes
26 Sep 2026
Total rewards must follow the business: global compensation leader
26 Sep 2026
Are your staff too happy?
26 Sep 2026
The case for keeping your AI options open
26 Sep 2026
Investment firm's 'Ponzi' whistleblower loses retaliation claim, wins on bonus
26 Sep 2026
Spam filter eats solicitor's reply - employer still wins dismissal fight
26 Sep 2026
Paid for three, worked for one: casual's leave claim runs aground
25 Sep 2026
'HR is a very lonely job': why solo HR leaders lean on experts
25 Sep 2026
Indigenous pay gap at 16% due to 'structural racism'
25 Sep 2026
Most sexual harassment complaints at AHRC linked to work
25 Sep 2026
'Clear playbook' needed to address substance use at work
25 Sep 2026
AI-driven job insecurity hits the C-suite amid scaling concerns
25 Sep 2026
Vaping in the office? Most staff say they've seen it happen
25 Sep 2026
Iced coffee at a job interview? The professionalism debate heats up
24 Sep 2026
'Getting disappeared': the silent firing trend terrifying staff
24 Sep 2026
Unpaid overtime fuels union push for 5 weeks' annual leave
24 Sep 2026
AI data breach exposes gaps in Australia's government cyber defences
24 Sep 2026
Unemployment rises to 4.6% as full-time jobs slip in August
24 Sep 2026
Poor sleep is driving conflict with managers, research finds
24 Sep 2026
PhD scholars aren't workers, Federal Court tells research students
24 Sep 2026
NSW driver keeps job after Commission dismantles minister leak case
24 Sep 2026
Employer fires staff by email then tries to back-date it
24 Sep 2026
Leaders overestimate their readiness for change, research shows
24 Sep 2026
Why HR and payroll need one employment truth
23 Sep 2026
Unemployment may need to rise to 5% to ease inflation: RBA's Bullock
23 Sep 2026
No Witnesses? Still Liable: Federal Court Expands Sexual Harassment Risk for Employers
23 Sep 2026
Digital skills pay premium as AI-ready graduates enter the workforce
23 Sep 2026
Can inclusion protect workers from workplace sexual harassment?
23 Sep 2026
'Not enough': Global gender pay gap narrows just 2 points since 2018
23 Sep 2026
DoorDash to pay US$131.5m over delivery worker pay breaches
23 Sep 2026
AI can solve the problem. But what happens to the manager?
23 Sep 2026
Employer's 'acceptable job' argument fails to erase workers' redundancy pay
23 Sep 2026
Hire car detour after 12-hour shift costs operator his job
23 Sep 2026
'Not correct': the reply that sank a lecturer's exit deed challenge
23 Sep 2026
Boxing gym pays $9,100 after employer ghosts unfair dismissal hearing
22 Sep 2026
Workforce risk is no longer just an HR problem. Here's why
22 Sep 2026
Global AI governance body needed to address growing risks, expert says
22 Sep 2026
HR skills gap sits at entry-level, not the C-suite, report warns
22 Sep 2026
The problem with having too many workplace systems
22 Sep 2026
Financial stress is costing Australian employers more than they think
22 Sep 2026
The real reason your people are tired of change? They can’t see the point
22 Sep 2026
Gen Z want professional networks but don't know how to start
22 Sep 2026
Safety advisor quit before medical report landed, Commission rules
22 Sep 2026
AusPost worker's 'relief' resignation sinks forced dismissal claim
22 Sep 2026
Apple's storeroom toilet costs tech giant $18,000 in discrimination case
22 Sep 2026
AI experimentation isn’t enough. HR must prove what works
21 Sep 2026
Victoria ramps up workplace safety inspections amid high death toll
21 Sep 2026
The consequences of misleading job ads exposed
21 Sep 2026
Major Australian companies gather to share AI deployment experiences
21 Sep 2026
What is AI's role in employee recognition programs?
21 Sep 2026
How to stay work-ready amidst constant regulatory and technological change
21 Sep 2026
AI is turning grievances into legal-grade filings
19 Sep 2026
Is your organization suffering from toxic politeness?
18 Sep 2026
CHRO and CPO roles report highest women representation in C-suite
18 Sep 2026
Torrens University faces class action for underpaying casual academics
18 Sep 2026
Macquarie director accused of tipping off KPMG ahead of audit tender
18 Sep 2026
AI transformation is '10% technology, 90% people'
18 Sep 2026
What's the most useful thing leaders can say amid AI uncertainty?
18 Sep 2026
More than half of HR leaders considered a career change this year
18 Sep 2026
Worker's unpaid leave sinks unfair dismissal bid by just days
18 Sep 2026
Engineer's private WhatsApp messages about boss spark unfair dismissal finding
17 Sep 2026
'Don't be a dickhead': Beyond Blue CEO on workplace mental health prevention
17 Sep 2026
Burke's migration shake-up fast-tracks priority job sectors
17 Sep 2026
CBA employees hand CEO Matt Comyn letter calling for better pay
17 Sep 2026
Employers are introducing pay transparency without being prepared
17 Sep 2026
'Employees' biggest AI fear is also its clearest benefit'
17 Sep 2026
Arbitration seen as 'real possibility' amid complex bargaining system
17 Sep 2026
The capability doubling companies' odds of lasting AI transformation
17 Sep 2026
Fire Rescue Victoria wins and loses in firefighter pay dispute
17 Sep 2026
Employer's silence and unpaid wages lead to unfair dismissal finding
16 Sep 2026
Federal Court greenlights sex discrimination class action against the ADF
16 Sep 2026
Home and Away: The Clerks Award gets a Work From Home clause. What does it all mean?
16 Sep 2026
ANZ chief won't rule out AI-driven job cuts as risks mount
16 Sep 2026
Employee-built AI agents have access to HR data, report finds
16 Sep 2026
Low attrition levels at KPMG UK put roles at risk
16 Sep 2026
Why smarter employee benefits now decide job offers
16 Sep 2026
AI won’t replace human capability. It will expose it
16 Sep 2026
Australia locks in 15% pay rise for early educators
16 Sep 2026
AI's slowdown fight isn't just tech's problem, it's every employer's
16 Sep 2026
Court rejects police officer’s lost earnings bid over unreliable evidence
16 Sep 2026
Court rules disability worker resigned despite "we are done here" meeting
16 Sep 2026
Will AI replace headhunters?
15 Sep 2026
Australian HR Awards sponsors on why recognition matters
15 Sep 2026
Cisco likely subjected pro-Palestine staff to 'hostile work environment'
15 Sep 2026
Microsoft underscores human oversight in draft code of conduct on AI
15 Sep 2026
Whyalla blast furnace closure to hit hundreds of jobs
15 Sep 2026
FWO recovered $453 million in unpaid wages and entitlements in FY26
15 Sep 2026
Why capable leaders become bottlenecks under pressure
15 Sep 2026
The promotion HR leaders never asked for
15 Sep 2026
Commission blocks late unfair dismissal claim over workplace misconduct
15 Sep 2026
Fair Work orders mine worker reinstated to exact role and site
15 Sep 2026
Deel on why AI makes good teams better
14 Sep 2026
Childcare centre had valid reason to fire - but still lost unfair dismissal case
14 Sep 2026
BHP faces class action over public holiday pay breaches
14 Sep 2026
FWC breaks lodgment record with 53,617 cases in FY26
14 Sep 2026
The real question hiring teams should be asking
14 Sep 2026
AI use in HR remains limited amid mounting workforce issues
14 Sep 2026
Australian HR Awards 2026: Highlights
14 Sep 2026
Free whitepaper: The Post-EOFY Window Most Payroll Teams Miss
12 Sep 2026
The overlooked skill paying real dividends in the AI era
12 Sep 2026
Average hiring time yet to improve despite AI push, report finds
12 Sep 2026
Why AI training may be employers' most powerful talent drawcard
12 Sep 2026
Casual label did not fit TAFE painting teacher, Fair Work finds
12 Sep 2026
Cafe claimed closure, dismissed longtime worker, kept trading
11 Sep 2026
Wage growth ticks up but labour market still loosening, CBA says
11 Sep 2026
Side hustles hit record highs, exposing employers to legal risk
11 Sep 2026
Victoria's work-from-home bill stalls as businesses claim 'victory'
11 Sep 2026
KPMG's next HR chief on AI: 'This is not a Y2K moment'
11 Sep 2026
Labour hire chain blocks worker’s unfair dismissal claim against Infosys
11 Sep 2026
Federal Court dismisses appeal over Metro Trains medical incapacity sacking
11 Sep 2026
Fair Work grants gold miner more time to challenge dismissal
10 Sep 2026
Is AI reducing early-career roles in HR?
10 Sep 2026
High-risk workplaces letting workers start before safety checks clear
10 Sep 2026
Companies that made 'too deep' AI cuts warned of costly rehires
10 Sep 2026
BBC and Channel 4 brace for job cuts amid challenging media landscape
10 Sep 2026
Staff sabotaging AI rollouts over job security fears
09 Sep 2026
Employer had a fair reason to sack its manager - and still lost
09 Sep 2026
University of Melbourne loses appeal to sack professor over sexual harassment
09 Sep 2026
Support worker sacked over conduct with vulnerable client loses unfair dismissal case
09 Sep 2026
Privacy Act reforms: what the second tranche means for businesses
09 Sep 2026
Is it finally the end of job hugging in Australia?
09 Sep 2026
Amazon sued over pregnancy discrimination at New York warehouses
09 Sep 2026
Is AI making employees' workloads heavier?
09 Sep 2026
A prefilled safety log, not a rude outburst, is what cost this cruise worker her job
09 Sep 2026
R U OK? Day only works if the conversation doesn't stop there
09 Sep 2026
Working days lost from strikes and lockouts fall sharply
09 Sep 2026
More pay isn't enough if the job never lets you log off
09 Sep 2026
Fair Work backs employer that fired worker over altered document
09 Sep 2026
Prefilled safety logs sink night porter's unfair dismissal claim
09 Sep 2026
Fair Work Commission can’t hear manager’s dismissal claim after overseas moves
08 Sep 2026
HRD Rising Stars 2026 names 35 young HR leaders in Australia
08 Sep 2026
Australian employer's offshore worker falls outside Fair Work Act, Commission rules
08 Sep 2026
R U OK? Day boosts wellbeing, but gaps remain for HR teams
08 Sep 2026
Workers trust judgment over tools, new AI adoption survey finds
08 Sep 2026
The talent is here. The commitment is here. The plumbing isn’t
08 Sep 2026
UK tribunal sides with Next in landmark equal pay ruling
08 Sep 2026
Government to ban non-compete clauses for most Australian workers
08 Sep 2026
Best Young HR Professionals in Australia | Rising Stars
08 Sep 2026
Worker refused to meet or talk in person - Fair Work upholds his dismissal
08 Sep 2026
Fair Work Commission dismisses lecturer’s unfair dismissal claim, filed months late
07 Sep 2026
Employers must keep paying injured workers during certification gaps, court rules
07 Sep 2026
Queensland regulator reopens inquiry into Star Brisbane after worker's death
07 Sep 2026
5 people killed after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway
07 Sep 2026
Jaguar Land Rover opens voluntary redundancy program
07 Sep 2026
The investigation almost killed her, then it became legal precedent
07 Sep 2026
Winners of the 2026 HR Awards revealed
05 Sep 2026
Why global CHROs say the people function has changed forever
05 Sep 2026
Your looks matter more than your resume, workplace study finds
05 Sep 2026
Burger economics: how does your country’s earnings measure up?
04 Sep 2026
Worker resigns after sick-note probe, Fair Work rejects his forced-resignation claim
04 Sep 2026
Fair Work finds motel unfairly dismissed 67-year-old room attendant
04 Sep 2026
Contractor said he was an employee - Fair Work Commission disagreed
04 Sep 2026
Multiple job holders surpassed 1m people in June
04 Sep 2026
Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs in historic restructuring
04 Sep 2026
How to manage employee burnout in a high-pressure environment
04 Sep 2026
AI won't fix productivity until leaders redesign the work itself
04 Sep 2026
Australians suffer from AI guilt despite productivity gains
04 Sep 2026
Human skills hold their ground as AI reshapes what employers pay for
04 Sep 2026
Consulting firms want junior staff back in the office. Here's why
04 Sep 2026
Panda Mart loses unfair dismissal case at the Fair Work Commission
04 Sep 2026
Fair Work Commission rules OSM should have made steward permanent
04 Sep 2026
Fair Work finds worker forced to quit, case can proceed
04 Sep 2026
Uber tries to slow driverless cars by siding with union
03 Sep 2026
How to make the most of the Australian HR Awards
03 Sep 2026
Why are Australian leaders planning to change roles this year?
03 Sep 2026
Talent gaps are driving Australian businesses offshore
03 Sep 2026
'Not a chatbot': People want people in charge of hiring
03 Sep 2026
2nd university this week signs Fair Work deal over $4.9m underpayment
03 Sep 2026
Starbucks wins appeal over union dress code restrictions
03 Sep 2026
Fair Work reinstates care coordinator after employer ignored his workload warnings
03 Sep 2026
Court won't reinstate Sydney Trains apprentice during discrimination complaint
03 Sep 2026
Fair Work lets worker's late dismissal case proceed after union walkout
03 Sep 2026
Uber slashes 10% of workforce to flatten management ranks
02 Sep 2026
AI Slop v Fair Work Com­mis­sion: The Scourge Continues
02 Sep 2026
TikTok messages after hours not enough to breach right to disconnect
02 Sep 2026
After-party blow costs worker his job as Fair Work backs employer
02 Sep 2026
University of Queensland backpays about $11m to underpaid staff
02 Sep 2026
AI is threatening to disrupt this profession's pay
02 Sep 2026
AI gets promoted to interviewer status in hiring, report finds
02 Sep 2026
Why you should treat AI agents as genius, sociopathic 5-year-old coworkers
02 Sep 2026
AI can't save a manager role that was already failing
02 Sep 2026
Doing the work got automated. Talking about it didn't
02 Sep 2026
Salon fires worker for ‘abandonment’ while on sick leave, loses case
02 Sep 2026
Fair Work finds cutting a casual's shifts can amount to dismissal
01 Sep 2026
University of Sydney staff to strike over AI concerns
01 Sep 2026
How this HR leader manages a workforce of mostly volunteers
01 Sep 2026
The hidden value of peer connections for people leaders
01 Sep 2026
EY invests $100 million to reward future-ready professionals
01 Sep 2026
How HR leaders can de-escalate conflict before it explodes
01 Sep 2026
CHRO turnover goes above average in H1 2026
01 Sep 2026
Qantas ground crew vote to strike over pay and job security
01 Sep 2026
Before rewarding AI use, this company had to prove it worked first