Resources employers say govt action to support harmonious workplaces should start with reducing IR regulation for high-paying sectors. ACTU says cooperation starts with mutual respect and govt must first withdraw its Ensuring Integrity Bill. afr.com/work-and-caree…

More lies from the prime Minister today. These laws ALREADY apply to union officials. Union officials are ALREADY disqualified for this behaviour afr.com/politics/feder…

Japanese burger chain MOS Burger escapes penalties after underpaying hundreds of workers across all its sites for seven years. afr.com/work-and-caree…

Ex manager of Queensland restaurant penalised for the third time for underpaying workers, with a court describing conduct as inexcusable & reckless. A $51k penalty imposed in 2017 for ripping off a worker and sacking her by text remains unpaid. The Australian theaustralian.com.au/nation/inexcus…

Registration for the ALERA ACT 2020 Conference is now open. You can register for ‘Fair Workplaces: Culture and Values’ here: aleraact.com/new-events/202… #eirs #employmentlaw #fwo #fairwork #alera alera #conference #industrialrelations

ALERA ACT’s 2020 Conference is happening on 20 March 2020. Have you got your ticket yet? aleraact.com/new-events/202… #employment #humanresources #hrlaw #eirs #whs

Link to great articles on social value of human labour.

Has anyone been able to model the relative effects of the various progressive stages of restrictions in Victoria: Stage 3, Stage 4, workplace shutdowns and masks? Is it possible to estimate what contributions each made to the decline in case numbers? #melbournelockdown

ALERA ACT’s 2020 Conference has gone virtual (thanks COVID-19 🙄). Registrants should have received an update with session details. More info available on our website: aleraact.com/new-events/202…

The first ‘virtual conference’ session has kicked off with Bethany Hender from the Women's Legal ACT. Conference registrants should be sure to log in an join us, or download the recording later via our website!

‘Employers are not expected to be family and domestic violence experts, but should be able to provide support and refer to services where required’ #aleraactvirtualconf

‘There is a huge opportunity for employers to make a difference in this space.’ Employers should support employees suffering from family and domestic violence due to its prevalence, productivity and retention, growing legal obligations and the opportunity to make a difference

‘A good response to domestic or family violence relies on relationship; trust and skill as managers, not expertise about domestic or family violence’. What do you think? #softskills #aleraactconf Women's Legal ACT

‘Really stress the importance of referring employees to specialist services. Put local services into your policies.’ DVCS ACT Women's Legal ACT No to Violence

ALERA ACT's 2019/2020 AGM went virtual - and it went off without a hitch. Thank you to the 2019/2020 Committee, and a big congratulations to the 2020/21 Committee.

ALERA ACT's 2nd session in the webinar series with Simone Ey from Northrop Grumman is kicking off at 4pm! Conference registrants should be sure to join us! #aleraactconf

What impact has bushfires and COVID-19 had on workplace culture? Simone Ey is addressing ALERA ACT members on this, and giving guidance about how to manage the ongoing effects #aleractconf

‘The unwritten norm is the standard that people will follow.’ There is an important difference between what your policies say you will do, and ensuring they are carried out in practice.

Interesting Joe Biden wants to raise min wage in US to $15 (it’s currently $11) Compare with Australia where it’s $19 (but that’s $14.78 in US dollars) . In other words it bring US up to AU if delivered or 25 cents more, I think ! Happy to be corrected Sally McManus

Coalition lays groundwork for advertising campaign to spruik workplace relations overhaul theguardian.com/australia-news…