A small but important change to the Fair Work Act places extra hurdles around roster changes, and will affect most Australian employers, says Warwick Ryan of Swaab Attorneys.
An employer was right to sack a worker for making racist comments on a public two-way radio, despite the fact he had worked at the company for more than three decades and was under personal duress at the time, the Fair Work Commission has found.
The Fair Work Commission has upheld an employer's dismissal of a worker who refused to sign an acknowledgement he had undergone social media training, arguing it is inevitable social media policies go beyond purely an "at work" context.
Employers and particularly their HR departments could avoid the bulk of complaints about pregnancy discrimination through good communication with employees, according to a partner at Hicksons law firm.
Well-intending organisations risk unwittingly harming the cause of employment diversity if they don't invest time and expertise to help their new recruits beyond the starting line, according to a workplace strategy consultant.
Employers should view the Fair Work Commission's new anti-bullying laws as an opportunity, not a threat, according to lawyer Lesley Maclou, who says much of the publicity surrounding them is based on myths and misconceptions.
HR professionals who 'educate up' to senior executive level about commonly confused redundancy obligations can help organisations avoid costly payouts and media fallout, according to employment lawyer Murray Procter.
How does the new anti-bullying regime apply to your workplace, and how does it affect how you prevent and manage workplace bullying? Watch this webcast for best-practice tips and tools.
A worker who initially refrained from reporting s-xual harassment, due to an executive's insensitive remarks, has been awarded nearly half a million dollars in damages from a contractor.
Even with the best of intentions, HR managers often escalate workplace conflict, but with the right approach they can be incredibly effective at minimising or even preventing it, according to Mindful Mediation founder Caryn Cridland.
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.
