Should an employer provide allegations to workers accused of misconduct before meeting with them? When should employers become involved in misconduct that occurs outside of work? Who should receive a copy of an investigation report? These and more questions are answered in this Q&A.
The Fair Work Commission has delivered a scathing rebuke to an employer that failed to consult with a worker about making her role redundant while she was recovering from cancer.
An employer has successfully defended a claim from an HR team member whose role was made redundant soon after he filed a bullying complaint, in a case that shows businesses shouldn't fear the general protections laws when they have a legitimate reason for termination.
Mishandling a workplace investigation is one of the surest ways for your organisation to end up defending an employee claim. Watch this webcast to understand how to investigate misconduct allegations while minimising your legal exposure.
Persistently difficult employees should be given a right to respond to misconduct allegations before dismissal decisions, even in cases where it seems doing so won't make a difference, the Fair Work Commission has highlighted.
A recent unfair dismissal finding against an HR and recruitment consultancy highlights the need for proper process even in seemingly clear-cut cases of misconduct.
Employees facing criminal charges are "more common than you'd think", according to a legal expert, who advises simple rules for employers to follow in determining a course of action.
In a webinar on 17 September, learn how to conduct a procedurally fair investigation, and make decisions that will stand up to scrutiny. Premium members should click through to request a pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
Managing an ill, injured or absent employee back into, or out of, the workplace requires a cautious approach. This webcast will help you ensure every step taken minimises rather than adds to your organisation's legal risks.
A long-serving employee who justified an altercation with a colleague as "a man's right to fight back" was harshly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
