A worker who claimed he didn't have the skills to perform duties he refused has lost his unfair dismissal claim after his employer appealed. Meanwhile, new research shows how to stop employees 'mentally resigning' from their jobs; the evolution of 'smart' workplaces; and how recognition efforts boost retention.
The Fair Work Commission has found a manager bullied an employee by requiring her to undertake an induction program and appointing her a mentor upon her return from a period of leave.
An employer must pay a former worker more than $100k in damages, after a court found it breached his contract in failing to set up a formal performance bonus plan.
The rejection of two workers' claims for unfair dismissal after they harassed a colleague "just as easily could have gone the other way", a lawyer says, highlighting how precarious these rulings can be.
What can an employer do if an employee refuses to get help for their mental illness? How much notice should be given regarding performance meetings? How should an employer manage a worker who is taking advantage of reasonable adjustments? These and more questions are answered here.
It was unreasonable, and "somewhat extreme", for a manager to request an employee meeting at short notice, via text message, and without mentioning its reason, a commission has ruled in a workers' compensation dispute.
Do all organisations need a distinct bullying policy? What should an employer do when a worker wants to withdraw a complaint? How should employers deal with the fallout from a bullying investigation? A specialist answers these questions and more.
Three workers who spent time congregating and socialising when they should have been working were unfairly dismissed, a commission has found in laying some of the blame with management.
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.
