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.
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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.
An employer did not bully a worker by forcing her to handle more difficult tasks and performance managing her approach, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
The Fair Work Commission is becoming more willing to uphold drug and alcohol related dismissals - provided employers have a clear policy and workers are aware of its content, says lawyer Tony Wood.
There are more toxic employees in the workplaces than ever before, warns an employment law barrister, who urges HR professionals not to delay acting when they spot them.
In many work environments a regime for impairment testing will help employers meet their safety obligations, but before introducing or amending such a program they must take into account a range of practical and industrial relations considerations. Watch this webcast to understand your obligations.
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