In the absence of settled case law governing the ownership of social media connections, employers should take certain steps to minimise the risks of damage and loss to their business, an employment lawyer explains in this webcast.
Strong informal processes can prevent many bullying complaints from escalating into full-blown claims and legal action, but only if employers avoid common mistakes with them, says employment lawyer Jordan Tilse.
Two recent contractual disputes have further clarified employers' obligations when it comes to restraint clauses, with one serving as a warning not to delay enforcing restraints, and another shedding light on exactly what constitutes an inducement to breach a restraint.
Employers should assume problem gambling is occurring in their workplace, possibly on company devices, and take measures to limit it, according to a major discussion paper released by the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation.
At its best, a good exit process can make a valuable contribution to an employer's brand. But at its worst, it can waste time and resources, and even anger disgruntled employees.
Interviewers can jeopardise the fairness of a workplace investigation just by giving in to a natural inclination to sound supportive during witness interviews, warns an expert.
Gender transition is an "enormously confronting" issue, but a supportive work environment can literally mean the difference between life or death for employees who are going through - or contemplating - the process, according to Captain Cate McGregor.
New federal government incentives for employing older workers are an improvement on past initiatives, but organisations need to work on their own retention and recruitment processes to take full advantage of the scheme, according to experts.
Without procedural fairness, even the most seemingly justified disciplinary decisions can be challenged and overturned. Don't risk this happening after your next workplace investigation.
This webcast covers:
The three principles of procedural fairness;
The "evidence rule";
Practical case law lessons from past investigations; and more.
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.
