Friday's minimum wage ruling has prompted a mixed but predictable reaction from industry stakeholders. Meanwhile research highlights the need for Gen X career development to meet their expectations; employees are hiding their 'real self' at work; and more.
An employer that directed an employee to go on sick leave after she shared numerous conspiracy theories with colleagues unlawfully discriminated against her, a tribunal has found.
In this HR Daily webinar, a conflict resolution specialist will highlight personality and workplace factors that foster conflict; HR's role, and boundaries, in conflict management; and more. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee.
A manager caught removing files from her office just days after being informed of a restructure has failed to prove she was unfairly dismissed. Also in this article, new rulings on misconduct, bullying and discrimination, plus studies on long working hours, HR tech costs, and much more.
Facing individual liability for workplace law breaches is a "scary thing", but also an opportunity to increase HR's influence and encourage compliance within organisations, a workplace lawyer says.
An employee has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that being placed on two performance improvement plans after receiving "outstanding" work appraisals amounted to bullying.
An employer that attempted to add "crude" manual labour to a white-collar worker's role has failed in its appeal against paying his redundancy entitlements.
In the latest instalment in a long-running dispute, the Fair Work Commission has upheld the sacking of a worker who breached his employer's zero-tolerance alcohol policy. Also in this article, Fair Work amendments proposed for gig workers; fixes for Australia's "insecure work crisis"; workplace favouritism findings; and more.
Early conversations about retirement can benefit both employers and employees, but they require a high degree of sensitivity and caution, a workplace lawyer says.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
