In two separate cases, employers have failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that dismissing employees for their unreliability and absence policy breaches was fair.
Allowing employees to take unpaid sick leave often backfires on employers, and the option should be used only for "very short" periods of time, a lawyer says.
The silly season is upon us, the weather's warming up, and the cricket has begun. Are you ready to manage an increase in unplanned sick leave and absenteeism? Watch this webcast to understand the legal issues and management considerations around legitimate personal leave, fraudulent sick leave claims, and more.
More work must be done to keep employees in "good work" to stem the tide of sickies, stress claims, and mental illness, a leading medical practitioner says.
It's crucial for employers to seek a second opinion when relying on social media evidence to take disciplinary action over misuse of sick leave entitlements, a lawyer warns.
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An employee who "voluntarily" made herself unfit for work by consuming alcohol engaged in misconduct, but not to an extent that warranted her dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Subtle, negative types of behaviour that threaten staff engagement and cause absenteeism are slipping under the radar and deserve more attention from HR, research shows.
An employer has successfully defended an adverse action claim from an employee with a psychological condition who it dismissed for failing to attend medical appointments.
Doctors rarely elaborate on questions by choice, so if employers want detail from an independent medical examiner's report they should be prepared to work for it, a lawyer says.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
