As part of a suite of reforms intended to prevent sexual harassment and gender-based harassment, the Australian Government has released a detailed code of practice under work health and safety legislation. The government’s...more
4/16/2025
/ Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Australia ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Harassment ,
New Legislation ,
Risk Management ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Workplace Safety
The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister for New Zealand announced late last year that the government would propose an earnings limit of NZD 180,000 (known as a “threshold”), beyond which employees would not be able to...more
As employment-related artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools proliferate, multinational employers feel increasing pressure to deploy AI across their global offices. These tools can provide great value and efficiency across the...more
3/1/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) ,
Data Security ,
Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Innovative Technology ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Data Transfers ,
Job Applicants ,
Notice Requirements ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Risk Management
The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe remains a significant concern in the workplace. Employers are confronting difficult questions regarding how to handle safety and health rules, travel...more
3/11/2020
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Australia ,
Best Practices ,
Business Continuity Plans ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Public Health ,
Risk Management ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Traveling Employee ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety