The humiliation of having to express breastmilk in a storeroom was "obvious", the Federal Circuit Court has ruled, in upholding an employee's discrimination and adverse action claims.
An HR manager who claimed to have "elevated" experience and the ability to "model proper workplace behaviours" had options other than quitting when she was upset by inappropriate workplace comments, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Around three in four workers support their organisation taking action to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, but only 59% describe their organisation as inclusive, according to new research.
After claiming there was "nothing it could have done" to prevent a manager from s-xually harassing a younger colleague, an employer has been found vicariously liable for his behaviour.
A court has thrown out a novel adverse action claim, in which an employee argued he was refused a job on the basis of a physical disability, while also denying that he had such a disability.
Employees' confidence that leaders genuinely prioritise their wellbeing is continuing to decline, new data suggests. Meanwhile, the treatment of LGBTIQ+ employees at work is getting worse, not better.
It wasn't unlawful to sack an employee who resisted returning to the office because of her chronic health conditions, the Federal Circuit Court has ruled.
An employer unfairly dismissed a casual employee when it informed her by text message that further shifts were "on hold" shortly after she announced she was pregnant, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in ordering her reinstatement.
Significant signs of ageism are showing in the current hiring market, and an experienced talent specialist warns industries are on track to lose "invaluable" knowledge.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
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.
