An employer has successfully fended off a $9 million damages claim, with a court finding its employment contracts allowed summary dismissal of a worker based on an "opinion" that he had engaged in misconduct.
Figuring out how to handle employees who haven't accrued enough leave is one of the biggest challenges facing employers with compulsory Christmas business closures, warns a lawyer.
Rulings handed down to date provide valuable lessons that can help employers minimise the risk of facing an adverse action claim, and build a defence that will stand up in the Fair Work Commission. Watch this webcast to learn how to apply them.
A diversity program run by men, for men, has helped one Australian employer shift the mindset that flexible work arrangements are only for female employees.
Employers that fail to act on swearing in the workplace could be putting their people and reputations at risk, but how is HR supposed to decide what words should and shouldn't be tolerated?
There is no 'right' way to respond to swearing issues at work - every workplace will require a different approach. Watch this webcast to determine what's appropriate for your organisation.
Does promoting people based on merit give everyone a fair go? The results of a debate this week should have employers questioning who decides what 'merit' is, and whether they're really appointing the best leaders.
An employer that did not renew a senior worker's employment contract because of insubordinate and unprofessional behaviour has been cleared of adverse action by the Federal Court.
HR professionals must be prepared to have tough conversations about potential compliance breaches to reduce their personal exposure to legal penalties, warns employment lawyer Fay Calderone.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
