An employer's investigation into bullying allegations against an executive was reasonable, a tribunal has ruled in rejecting his psychological injury claim.
It was unreasonable to place an employee on a performance improvement plan while he was "loaded" with additional duties, but the unfair process wasn't bullying, a commission has ruled.
A manager who was disciplined and demoted following a misconduct investigation was effectively sacked, the Fair Work Commission has found in clearing him to claim unfair dismissal.
An employee who refused to attend a meeting about a misconduct allegation, then quit after her employer failed to conduct an "urgent review" of her complaints, was not forced to resign, the Fair Work Commission has found.
The Respect at Work Bill is a "significant" first step towards preventing and addressing workplace s-xual harassment and should be passed, a Senate inquiry has found.
An employer has successfully appealed against a $5.2m damages payout to a senior manager who claimed his "brutal" dismissal was unlawful adverse action.
Expectations of workplace investigations have changed dramatically in the past year, as the management of sexual harassment issues is under far greater scrutiny. Watch this webcast to ensure your investigations are as thorough and defensible as possible.
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.
