Criminal charges that prevented a religious education employee from working with children did not 'frustrate' his employment contract, the Fair Work Commission has ruled, in allowing him to proceed with an unfair dismissal claim.
The number of employers benchmarking their inclusion and equality initiatives for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) workers has more than doubled in the past five years, and "best practice" in this area has evolved significantly, according to employer support organisation Pride in Diversity.
Paying close attention to five employment-contract "grey areas" can help HR professionals reduce their organisation's exposure to legal risks, says employment lawyer Fay Calderone.
The Fair Work Commission has refused to suppress the identities of four respondents to a stop-bullying claim, rejecting arguments to prevent embarrassment, distress or reputation damage caused by the complaint.
Do your organisation's employment contracts minimise its exposure to unwanted liabilities and protect its interests? Ensure each new contract or variation is legally sound by watching this webcast.
Workers are changing jobs more frequently and have greater access to sensitive company information than ever before, yet organisations continually neglect risks associated with the offboarding process, an expert says.
A safety manager who sent abusive emails from his professional LinkedIn account and tried to dictate the terms of his work was not unfairly sacked, despite some "apparent lapses" in his employer's procedure, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Disciplining workers for dress code and appearance policy breaches is a risky move if employers don't first explore the reasons for non-compliance, says employment law specialist Athena Koelmeyer.
A report confirming age discrimination is widespread in Australian workplaces is a strong reminder for employers to be hyper vigilant in disciplinary processes involving older workers, says employment lawyer Andrew Jewell.
Does your organisation need to address visible piercings and tattoos, or grooming and other issues of appropriateness with employees' appearance? Watch this webcast to learn how to implement and enforce a workplace policy.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
