More than a century after the first International Women's Day, employers still have a mixed response to workplace gender equality, but it's not the time for complacency.
An employer previously ordered to pay $230k for defaming a former employee has successfully appealed the ruling on the basis its communication was of "critical interest" to the recipients.
An employee who accused his employer of digitally altering a corporate headshot to lighten his skin tone has failed to substantiate claims of discrimination.
An employee whose role was made redundant after a bullying complaint has failed to win a stop-bullying order against her employer. Also in this article, the time it takes to approve enterprise agreements has fallen; annualised wage changes are now in effect; and the ILO is considering a new standard for internships.
Recent developments in the enterprise bargaining space include a welcome law change for employers, and important rulings that clarify the negotiating landscape. This HR Daily Premium webcast will help you understand the impact of recent decisions, disputes and approvals.
A casual employee whose supervisor stopped giving him work after he went home sick during a shift has been awarded three months' compensation for unfair dismissal.
A "rogue" manager prompted an employee to resign by showing her a draft dismissal letter without his employer's knowledge or permission, the Fair Work Commission has found in ruling the resignation wasn't forced.
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.
