Employers that initially fail to deal with social media misuse in the workplace could be waiving their right to address that misconduct at a later date, warns an employment lawyer.
The Fair Work Commission finalised nearly 200 anti-bullying applications in the first six months of the new regime, but upheld only one, its annual report shows.
Certain leadership styles can increase workplace psychosocial risks, so employers must take this into account in leadership selection and performance management processes, argues a psychologist.
An employer that failed to conduct "frank and transparent" performance reviews, or promptly deal with behavioural issues, gave up its right to summarily dismiss two workers for bullying, the FWC has ruled.
A culture of accountability will drive performance, behaviour and results in your workplace – but how do you go about creating it? Watch this webcast to understand how to build employee ownership.
An employer's response to an Indigenous worker's complaint about racially offensive remarks was reasonable, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia has ruled in dismissing a discrimination claim.
A Victorian employer will have legal representation in an upcoming bullying case after the Fair Work Commission accepted it had no employees with sufficient skills or experience to represent it. In a separate case, the Commission has altered its first substantive stop-bullying order to make it more practical to comply with.
Do your organisation's HR practices minimise the risks and impact of psychological injuries? Do your managers respond appropriately when issues are raised, to defuse conflict early and with minimal disruption?
An HR manager who breached the confidentiality requirements of her own bullying complaint has lost her adverse action case in the Federal Circuit Court.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.