A manager who told an employee she should "expect" unwanted attention in a male-dominated workplace discriminated against her, a tribunal has found in awarding compensation.
Workplace bullying policies and training are simply not enough on their own to stop inappropriate behaviour at work, according to an Australian researcher, who suggests taking a more preventative and occupation-focused approach.
An HR director has successfully claimed workers' compensation for a psych injury he suffered after an unsuccessful meeting with his supervisor about his caring responsibilities.
An employee has successfully appealed a ruling that he was fairly dismissed for breaching his employer's harassment policy, arguing "significant tension" in the workplace mitigated the seriousness of his misconduct.
Broadening the FW Act definition of 'employee' would go some way to addressing lagging wage growth, employment law academic Ron McCallum says. Also in this article, an employer pays dearly for a confidentiality breach; a recap of recent case law; and more.
With industrial relations squarely back on the political agenda, and in the wake of recent court rulings, organisations can expect an unprecedented rise in employment-related class action claims.
The Fair Work Commission has awarded an employee the maximum compensation for unfair dismissal, after finding his employer's failure to follow its own disciplinary process was "puzzling".
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employer's argument that a senior employee resigned from his role rather than being dismissed, finding it "highly improbable" he would forego a $97k bonus.
The enterprise bargaining landscape is constantly shifting, with implications for how HR professionals handle negotiations, consultation and communication. Watch this webcast for recent developments in EA approvals and tips for more successful negotiations.
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.
