Employee rights stories
Leveraging technology to stay ahead of rising payroll compliance penalties
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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opinion
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employee rights
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data security
New wage laws in Australia criminalise intentional underpayment, leaving payroll teams facing stricter penalties and the need for advanced technology to ensure compliance.
Putting employee wellbeing at the very core of every company
Fri, 29th Jul 2022
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uc
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hcm
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collaboration
Employee experience has moved further into focus recently and now sits comfortably at the center of many forward-looking organisations' plans.
Multinational firms face global HR challenges
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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hcm
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payroll systems
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employment
Multinational firms are grappling with myriad HR challenges due to convoluted global labour laws, finds TMF Group's 2019 Global Business Complexity Index.
NEXTDC introduces policy to support victims of domestic violence
Sat, 24th Nov 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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hcm
NEXTDC has announced that it will be offering paid leave for victims of domestic violence, and urges other companies to do the same.
Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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hcm
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healthtech
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mental health
Boosting mental health support in workplaces is crucial, says Dr Tyler Amell of CoreHealth Technologies, outlining three proactive strategies for employers.
Court rules retail chain must pay employees for all hours worked
Mon, 14th May 2018
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licensing
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smiths city
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employment court
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.
Microsoft CEO in hot water over gender-gap karma comments
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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microsoft
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dei
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esg
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's advice to women on seeking pay rises triggers backlash, sparking a global debate on gender equality in tech.
LA Noire employees demand credit
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rockstar
Team Bondi, behind the hit LA Noire, faces backlash as former Sydney staff demand credit for their work amidst allegations of harsh conditions.