IR Simplified Podcast

This episode of the IR Simplified podcast is devoted to no longer treating employees as mushrooms.

In this episode of the IR Simplified podcast I talk about communication, and why it should be at the top of the list for those who want to simplify industrial relations.

In episode 79 of the IR Simplified Podcast, I share the first of many tips on how to simplify industrial relations in your workplace regardless of your role.

In episode 78 of the IR Simplified podcast I share my thoughts on the following.

Employers need to be aware of the privacy requirements for the staff records of this who take domestic violence leave.

That Thales Marine has shown no faith in their managers by implementing a paid domestic violence leave clause in a proposed Enterprise Agreement with the AMWU.

Good news, sort of, on the privacy front with the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission granting permission to appeal the employee who had their unfair dismissal application dismissed for refusing to use a biometric scanner to sign on/off

And finally, I talk a bit about the FWO Federal Circuit Court case against a Qld employer using the new reverse onus of proof laws.

Links mentioned:

LinkedIn post about privacy and domestic violence leave

Brisbane Times article (Also mentions Thales Marine Division proposed enterprise agreement)

Fair Work Commission Full Bench decision (Appeal of unfair dismissal decision)

Fair Work Ombudsman media release reverse owns of proof court case

Bullying and Harassment, Sacked for sleeping on a break, workplace investigation tips, and Q & A about first aiders in the workplace.

In episode 77 of the IR Simplified podcast, I add a few more thoughts and comments to a recent LinkedIn update of mine about workplace bullying and harassment.

Then there is the news that two employees were sacked for sleeping during their break.

I also share a few things that those conducting a workplace investigation should remember.

The episode ends with a short Q and A about first aiders in the workplace.

Links mentioned:

LinkedIn update: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6493254027466412032

Sacked for napping on an unpaid break: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/act/fair-work-to-decide-if-you-can-be-sacked-for-a-nap-on-your-unpaid-break-20190121-p50smu.html

Things to remember when conducting a workplace investigation: https://irsimplified.com.au/7-simple-but-important-things-to-remember-about-workplace-investigations/

Q & A: First aiders in the workplace: https://irsimplified.com.au/qa-first-aiders-in-the-workplace/

In episode 76 of the IR Simplified podcast, I share my thoughts on swearing in the workplace.

While some language may be inappropriate, should we really be getting upset about it.

What if we became a bit more resilient and understood that sometimes people use bad language?

After that I share my thoughts on the "extra padding" comment that lead to someone's termination, and unsuccessful unfair dismissal application.

Links mentioned:

Umpire rules worker fairly sacked over 'extra padding' comment

The truth about why we swear

Swearing Is Scientifically Proven to Help You *%$!ing Deal

Why Do We Swear?

Episode 75 of the IR Simplified Podcast is a short one.

With 2019 being an election year, and a change of government predicted, now is the time to prepare for what might be coming.

For example, make sure your casuals, are genuine casual employees.

It might also pay to get another enterprise agreement locked in place sooner rather than later.

In this episode of the IR Simplified podcast I talk about the following:

• The FWC's Model Term for flexible work arrangements, which commenced on 01 December 2018

• More scaremongering from an "expert", and why do we put up with it.

• Does a 1% drop in Union membership mean that Unions are no longer relevant?

• The FWC's decision to dismiss an unfair dismissal application by an employee who was sacked for not wanting his fingerprint used for clocking on/off.

n episode 73 of the IR Simplified Podcast I talk some more about my recent article on recording workplace investigation meetings.

I also talk some more about workplaces going union free.

In this episode of the IR Simplified podcast, we delve into the Scene v Workpac decision.

Then moving on to the "Union Free in 28 Days" series that I am posting on LinkedIn.

The first post is, "[Union Free in 28 Days - Prelaunch](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/union-free-28-days-pre-launch-cameron-blewett/)"