ER/IR Unpacked

Australian HR Institute

Australia

Artificial Intelligence

Workplace Gender Equality Agency

Fair Work Commission

Workplace Privacy

Gender Pay Gap

Road Transport Contractual Chain Order (RTCCO)

Psychosocial Risk

National Employment Standards

Performance Management

Psychosocial Safety

Redundancy

Work Health and Safety

Industrial Relations

Australian HR Institute (AHRI)

Fair Work Act

ER/IR Unpacked is a monthly podcast from the Australian HR Institute, the trusted home for HR professionals, that helps you to stay ahead of the curve on all things employment and industrial relations. Each episode offers practical and timely tips for the modern HR practitioner.

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	9	Founded	7 months ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ManagementBusinessBusiness NewsNews

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When is HR personally liable? with Joydeep Hor

We're taking ER/IR Unpacked on the road. If you're based in Geelong or Newcastle, we're coming to you live this October to help you get practical answers to your complex ER/IR questions. This in-person, full-day program is designed to help you naviga... more

29 Sep 2026 • 46 min

Three employment lawyers answer HR’s ER/IR questions (part two)

2 Sep 2026 • 47 min

Three employment lawyers answer HR’s ER/IR questions (part one)

26 Aug 2026 • 33 min

Managing safety risk during redundancy, redeployment and restructuring

26 Jul 2026 • 44 min

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Jonathon Woolfrey

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Consistently relevant to Australian HR practitioners navigating changes in law and regulation.

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Insightful analysis that translates policy into practical HR steps.

Strong guest lineup with real-world experience in ER/IR.

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Three employment lawyers answer HR’s ER/IR questions (part one)

Q: How should HR approach conversations about performance and psychosocial risk while still ensuring compliance and reducing claim risk?

Managers should be trained to have respectful, reasonable-action-based conversations, back them with evidence and documentation, and prepare thoroughly to justify decisions; strive for robust performance management while acknowledging the psychosocial safety of both leaders and staff.

Three employment lawyers answer HR’s ER/IR questions (part one)

Q: What options are available where an employee has been overpaid and agreement can't be reached upon for repayment?

The panel explains that deduction is generally not advisable unless there is a clear contractual permission; instead, a contractual clause requiring repayment is preferred, though many overpayments are nominal and the cost of recoupment may exceed the amount recovered.

Managing safety risk during redundancy, redeployment and restructuring

Q: Inadequate reward and recognition is identified as a psychosocial hazard. How does this show up in worker compensation claims, either as a primary consideration or in combination with other hazards?

Claims tend to arise when discretionary pay, bonuses, or promotions are mishandled or perceived as unfair, especially if KPIs or pay decisions are inconsistently applied. Courts have noted the impact of discretionary decisions on psychological well-being, making fairness and transparency in compensation a relevant factor in compensation disputes.

Managing safety risk during redundancy, redeployment and restructuring

Q: Do we have any legal obligation around the outplacement and career transition support provided to the workforce in the wake of a restructure?

There is no universal legal obligation to provide outplacement services, but offering reputable services demonstrates a duty of care and helps manage the transition. Employers should Vet providers, obtain feedback from recipients, and be transparent that such services are optional for employees to accept, while still supporting those who use them.

Managing safety risk during redundancy, redeployment and restructuring

Q: What are some practical steps HR and managers can take to minimize psychosocial risks throughout a redundancy or restructure process while still ensuring procedural fairness and meeting their legal obligations?

Practical steps include mapping the process in advance, identifying affected groups and key concerns, ensuring consistent and transparent information flow, actively consulting with employees (including those on parental leave), assessing psychosocial hazards, and implementing proportionate controls. It's crucial to adapt based on feedback, maintain information symmetry across the workforce, and stage communications to avoid unnecessary anxiety while preserving fairness.

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ER/IR Unpacked consistently covers practical guidance for Australian HR practitioners navigating employment and industrial relations. Recent episodes emphasize psychosocial safety in performance conversations, regulatory updates to the NES and WGEA target-setting, AI governance in HR, and compliance challenges in a changing legal landscape. The show tends to pair a steady host with seasoned guests—lawyers, AHRI representatives, and agency leaders—who translate complex policy and workplace changes into actionable steps for people and culture teams. A standout trait is its focus on real-world implementation, governance, and risk management, making it valuable for HR leaders, IR professionals, and practitioners who need timely, government- and... more

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