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Employers that wait for repeated or extended absences to become an issue before taking action could find themselves having to "start from scratch" when it comes to managing a worker back into or out of the workplace, says Ashurst senior associate Shannon Chapman.

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A recent finding that an employee was unfairly dismissed in spite of his offensive conduct at a work Christmas party should in fact give some comfort to employers, according to a legal expert.

An employer breached the National Employment Standards and a worker's contract when it failed to return him to full-time work after parental leave, but it did not take adverse action against him, a court has ruled.

An employer's response to a situation involving a worker with "homicidal intent" has cost it nearly $3.9 million in damages.

A large employer has been ordered to reinstate a worker who was sacked for racist comments towards a colleague, after the Fair Work Commission found numerous failings in its processes led to the dismissal.

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Workplace re-entry of employees who have been affected by domestic violence should be handled with the same level of sophistication as a return-to-work plan for illness or injury, according to an HR manager.

In a webinar on 6 August, learn how to ensure every step minimises rather than adds to your organisation's legal risks when you're managing an absent employee back into, or out of, the workplace. Premium members should click through to request a pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.

The Fair Work Commission has ordered an employer to reinstate a worker after the company failed to prove just about all of the allegations of misconduct that led to his sacking.