A labour hire worker has been blocked from pursuing a general protections claim against two purported employers, with the Fair Work Commission accepting that neither terminated his employment.
The reverse onus of proof in adverse action cases shouldn't be a "free kick" for employees to name numerous decision-makers without properly identifying their role in alleged contraventions, an employer has argued.
An employee who complained about gender-based discrimination and harassment has failed to persuade the Fair Work Commission that her resignation was a "probable consequence" of her employer's response to her concerns.
Making an employee's pre-parental leave position redundant repudiated her employment contract, but this only turned into a termination when she filed a general protections dismissal dispute, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
The Fair Work Commission is allowing a late general protections claim to proceed, after an employer advertised a "similar" job to one it made redundant, just one day after the three-week time limit expired.
The number of workplace bullying complaints continues to rise, despite employers paying more attention than ever to this area. Watch this webcast to minimise the likelihood of your organisation facing a bullying claim and avoid the workplace culture and reputational damage they can cause.
When an employer told a casual employee that it wanted to "take a pause" on their working relationship, it effectively dismissed him, a full bench of the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
An employer has lost its appeal against a constructive dismissal ruling, after a full bench of the Fair Work Commission found no evidence that an employee agreed to change the date his resignation took effect.
It was appropriate for an employer to seek detailed medical clearance after a worker's lengthy mental health absence, the Fair Work Commission has noted, in rejecting that he was constructively dismissed.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
