Stripping an employee of his core duties without explanation was "objectively unreasonable", the Federal Circuit Court has found, in ruling an employer breached its obligation to provide him with a safe workplace. more

An appeal tribunal has overturned a ruling that an HR leader had a "knee-jerk reaction" to an employee's criminal record and discriminated against her, finding instead that her actions were "perfectly sound". more

Removing roadblocks for other people should be a key focus for leaders, according to an advisor who calls on leaders to embrace the "service" element of their role. more

An HR business partner "selectively" used information from a covert recording to bolster serious misconduct allegations against an employee, the Fair Work Commission has found in unfair dismissal proceedings. more

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