An employer had reasonable business grounds for refusing an employee's flexible working request, but the Fair Work Commission has nonetheless ordered it to allow her to work from home for one day per week, on a six-month trial basis.
After paying more than $360k to settle a common law claim, an employer now has to face additional s-xual harassment and discrimination allegations, a tribunal has ruled.
Employees respond in various ways to the "mountain" of emails they face after a break from work, but the problem requires more than an individual approach, according to a productivity expert.
An investigation's failure to consider eyewitness evidence of a workplace altercation denied an employee procedural fairness, a Fair Work Commission full bench has affirmed, dismissing the employer's appeal against his reinstatement.
It's unreasonable to expect managers to know when someone on their team faces a high risk of mental health issues, when even clinicians can miss the signs, according to experts.
Poorly drafted workplace conduct allegations will undermine the fairness, validity and defensibility of any disciplinary action taken against an employee. This Q&A will share practical tips that minimise risk during this part of the process.
An employee repudiated his contract by withdrawing his services from a site, but it was his employer's subsequent actions that terminated the relationship, the Fair Work Commission has found, dismissing objections to his general protections claim.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
