An employer has claimed it didn't have to provide "gold standard" breastfeeding facilities to accommodate an employee's needs, but its pop-up tent in an open storeroom was far from an adequate solution, a tribunal found.
An employee has been cleared to pursue a s-xual harassment claim against her former CEO and employer, despite the latter arguing she had welcomed the alleged behaviour.
In a decision that "highlights the perils of litigating hurt feelings", a court has found an employee wrongly interpreted "petty workplace disagreements" as race-based insults.
Two managers treated an employee in a "high handed, hostile way", manifesting in an unfair disciplinary process, the Federal Court has found in upholding her adverse action claim.
A failed discrimination claimant described as "Australia's unluckiest job applicant" has been ordered to pay an employer $44k in costs, after a commission found his allegations were "unreasonable and capricious".
An employer has failed to prove that accommodating an injured employee's return to work would have caused it unjustifiable hardship, with the Federal Circuit Court ordering it to pay him $44k for discrimination.
Employers that don't actively support a 'yes' vote in the Voice referendum are sending a "strong message" to First Nations staff, a diversity expert says.
An employer has failed to prove it sacked a probationary employee for not disclosing her ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome prior to employment, with the Federal Circuit Court finding no evidence she had been dishonest.
A manager experienced "obvious frustrations" with an employee who was frequently absent, but a commission has rejected that he discriminated against her due to her caring responsibilities.
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.
