Employee rights news stories

Accurately paying people for the hours they work is only part of the issue. You also need to be able to plan for the future.

Multinational firms are finding it more difficult to employ staff at every stage of the employee lifecycle, particularly when different countries’ labour laws are often difficult to understand.

Receiving praise goes a long way for employee motivation and engagement, and Australian firms are currently lacking in giving effective recognition, a new study shows.

Australians and New Zealanders are facing increasing job uncertainty due to digital transformation.

Middle managers often find the value they bring to an organisation being scrutinised.

"Combining RITEQ and Mumba's best-of-breed technologies is a strong strategic move for both organisations."

Air New Zealand was recognised for its financial health, use of the latest technology and strong reputation.

"A good employer will ensure they provide suitable training and development for their top candidates, not just from a technical perspective but also from a soft skill perspective."

NEXTDC has announced that it will be offering paid leave for victims of domestic violence, and urges other companies to do the same.

While there are plenty of leadership programmes available for women, those programmes don’t generally work on their own.

“Instead of scrambling into action after a crisis, employers need to be more proactive in supporting employees."

Smiths City Group had been refusing to pay employees for the ‘optional’ pre-work meeting for years, but has finally been called out in court.

Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sparked controversy when he said women shouldn't ask for pay rises.

30 Aussie development staff that worked on the game have been left off the in-game list of credits.