In response to workplace vaccination mandates, some employees are trying to "wait out" public health orders and other timeframes using their accrued leave, new cases show.
An employer's flawed approach to managing misbehaviour contributed to an employee's "defiant protestation and lack of cooperation", the Fair Work Commission has found in upholding his unfair dismissal claim.
A Fair Work Commission full bench has affirmed the principles of what constitutes work-related conduct out-of-hours, in upholding an employer's appeal against a reinstatement order.
It was unfair to dismiss an employee for engaging in a consensual "interaction" on a work retreat, the Fair Work Commission has found in ordering his reinstatement and six months' backpay.
Spreading "fear mongering rubbish" on social media and attending a large protest during COVID lockdowns last year made an employee's dismissal valid, but her "dire" financial circumstances at the time rendered it harsh.
An employer has defended sacking a manager for being "out of his depth" when it came to implementing procedures, training subordinates and generally connecting with colleagues.
An employer's immediate and "considerate" response to an employee's workload complaints didn't mitigate the fact it asked "too much" of her over an extended period, making it liable for her psychological injury.
The fact an employee was more susceptible to an aggravation of psychological injuries didn't automatically mean that his employment was a significant contributing factor, the Federal Court has ruled.
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.
