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Navigating the gender pay gap: A Masterclass in transparency

Navigating the gender pay gap: A Masterclass in transparency

Employment law expert Laura Scampion unveils global perspective of equal pay reporting

When does overtime become unreasonable?

When does overtime become unreasonable?

“Salaried employees are often expected to work a reasonable amount of overtime, but one top lawyer says HR should be careful of pushing staff too far.”

Can employees call in sick with a hangover?

Can employees call in sick with a hangover?

Nearly a third of workers call in sick after a night of binge drinking - but is a hangover a valid reason to miss work?

Ask a Lawyer: Can I fire someone for a social media mishap?

Ask a Lawyer: Can I fire someone for a social media mishap?

Employees mouthing off online can easily bring their employer into disrepute. Here's how to handle it

What if your employees don’t turn up today?

What if your employees don’t turn up today?

With ANZAC Day falling on a Tuesday, there’s increased temptation to take today off – but is there anything HR can even do?