An employee's participation in sexualised banter "from time to time" didn't mean she welcomed a supervisor's proposition, the Federal Court has stated, in finding her employer vicariously liable for his conduct.
Proposals to insert "clearer, and in some contexts prioritised, protections based on biological s-x" in discrimination laws would add a further layer of complexity to employers' obligations in this space, according to a workplace lawyer.
A study examining discretionary payment decision-making suggests that women need to achieve high outcomes to receive bonuses, but men can expect bonuses for low outcomes if evaluators hold them in high regard.
It wouldn't be "fair and just" for an employer to face an employee's discrimination claim, after it had already paid him compensation for unfair dismissal, a tribunal has found.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast for an up-to-date review of the legal framework and key rulings.
An employer has unsuccessfully tried to block a s-xual harassment dispute, arguing it had no utility because it was lodged by a former employee it would "never" hire again, and who had also filed a claim in the Australian Human Rights Commission.
An HR director denied an employee the opportunity to discuss her disabilities and fitness for work because she'd already "made up her mind" to demote her, a tribunal has found.
Hiring managers are more prone to disability bias in certain situations, and inclusion-focused gen-AI tools might inadvertently "swing the pendulum toward preferential treatment", a researcher has found.
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.
