A tribunal has criticised an employer's "combative" response to an employee's workplace adjustment request, upholding his discrimination claim and flagging a potential $900k compensation order.
It was unfair to sack an employee who sent "extremely insulting" messages, which inadvertently ended up being viewed by his employer, the Fair Work Commission has found.
The Federal Court has rejected a senior HR business partner's latest challenge regarding his serious misconduct dismissal, after two Fair Work Commission decisions upheld it as fair.
An employer has unsuccessfully argued that the Fair Work Commission doesn't have the power to determine the location of an employee's reinstatement order.
The best way to deal with a workplace conflict depends on the level of trust and shared values between the parties, as what works in one situation can spell disaster in another, according to a workplace commentator.
Managing an employee who is absent due to injury or incapacity is one of the most difficult aspects of being an HR professional; this webcast takes a a deep dive into the best ways to tackle common challenges. Read the webcast description here then watch the full presentation with premium membership.
Engaging in "deeply personal" behaviour with a client amounted to s-xual misconduct, the Fair Work Commission has ruled, in rejecting an employee's unfair dismissal claim.
The vast majority (89%) of organisations are experiencing candidate fraud or misrepresentation, making recruitment more complex at a time when it should be becoming simpler, new data shows.
A worker has failed to convince a tribunal that he wasn't sacked for his code of conduct breaches, but rather because he'd disclosed his mental health conditions to his manager.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
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.
