It was unfair to sack an employee who didn't immediately provide evidence to support her bereavement leave request, the Fair Work Commission has ruled, in chastising an employer for its unreasonable response to a traumatic situation.
Employees' reduced opportunities for incidental learning mean mentoring programs are now more important than ever, and the most effective ones have evolved significantly from more traditional arrangements.
The Federal Circuit Court has refused to lift an employee's suspension without pay during his investigation for misconduct, despite the employer's "inordinate delay" indicating a likelihood of unlawful adverse action.
The Fair Work Commission's decision to unilaterally amend three enterprise agreements before approving them highlights problems with the bargaining regime and with the restrictive part-time employment rules in many modern awards, employer representatives say.
Regulatory and legislative change are creating a stronger framework for gender equality in the workplace, but the struggle to translate policy into practice continues, according to a leader in the space.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
An employee sacked for aggressive and threatening conduct has won reinstatement, after the Fair Work Commission found his employer failed to consider his challenging personal circumstances before dismissing him.
Many of the best senior teams have been built on real trust, shared goals and strong connections, but sometimes leaders need help finding their "other half", an energy and wellbeing specialist says.
At an organisation with unusually high risk and reward opportunities, scrutinising the judgement capabilities of incoming employees is essential, according to its CPO.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
