Watchouts On Flexible Employment Rules
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  Running Time: 7:25 Date: 01/04/2013 The rules governing flexible working are about to be significantly extended - employers who don't respond to requests could find themselves in trouble. The second wave of the Federal Government's changes to the Fair Work system is expected to be passed into law within the next few months. Andrew Douglas, principal in workplace relations at M + K Lawyers, says employers who resist requests for flexible working, without a sound business case, may find themselves facing claims under the adverse action provisions of the Fair Work Act, which can attract significant penalties. Where employers want to introduce shift or roster changes, and an employee resists because of family or carer responsibilities, unions will have greater scope to argue for the status quo. Andrew Douglas says the changes constitute a problematic legacy from the present Labor government to its successor. Topics: Human Resources, Legal, Management |
 Andrew Douglas, M+K Lawyers |