A common unfair dismissal defence in cases where employees have covertly recorded work conversations is that they breached the implied duty of mutual trust and confidence; but according to an employment lawyer, this defence is no longer worth arguing.
Organisations involved in mergers and acquisitions might be entitled to offer workers employment without recognising their previous service, but no matter how the contracts are worded, some leave entitlements always remain, warns employment lawyer Athena Koelmeyer.
An employee who suffered psychiatric injury after a supervisor took covert photos of her chest is entitled to compensation, after a court found her employer's response to the incident and her concerns wasn't "reasonable".
An employer that mistakenly believed it was justified in dismissing an employee who was absent for more than three months could potentially have relied on a different - but valid - reason for termination, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
HR professionals must ensure they can offer the right kind of support to employees who wish to remain in the workplace after receiving a dementia diagnosis, advises an expert.
Do you know how a business sale, insourcing or outsourcing decisions affect employment arrangements and employees' entitlements? This webcast explains the HR implications of these transactions.
Understanding the motives and characteristics of "Dark Triad" personality types can help employers minimise workplace bullying risks, according to experts.
Should an employer provide allegations to workers accused of misconduct before meeting with them? When should employers become involved in misconduct that occurs outside of work? Who should receive a copy of an investigation report? These and more questions are answered in this Q&A.
Three in four employers required to report on gender metrics still fail to conduct a pay gap analysis, according to a report card identifying areas that are "ripe for action".
Workplace flexibility and countering stereotypes are both crucial to move more working mothers into executive roles, but women also need to help themselves and each other to force change, says a top HR manager.
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.
