The Fair Work Act's adverse action provisions are the biggest cause of headaches for employers and should be modified, according to employment lawyers.
Employers should be far more worried about all the bullying claims that go unreported than they are about "spurious" ones, says academic and author Carlo Caponecchia.
Managing workers on extended sick leave, or with long-term injuries, requires carefully balancing business needs with your rights and obligations as an employer.
Watch this webcast to learn:
The major risks in taking action on long-term injured, sick or absent employees;
A step-by-step process for managing employees on unauthorised absence;
What to do when an injured worker is unable to return to work or perform pre-injury duties; and
Tips for defending unfair dismissal and other claims arising from absenteeism.
Will your organisation's rumour mill be in overdrive after the end-of-year celebration? Will there be photos on Facebook? HR's actions after a party are vital to minimising legal risks, says employment lawyer Lisa Berton.
The Fair Work Act has changed collective bargaining dynamics in fundamental ways, giving employers an opportunity to negotiate for their own benefit as much as for employees, says employment lawyer Chris Gardner. Watch this presentation to learn how to use the provisions.
At HR Daily's recent workforce performance events, Right Management practice leader Rosemarie Dentesano and Freehills senior associate Natalie Spark answered questions on a broad range of performance-related topics. Listen to the full Q&A sessions here.
When an employee is under-performing, or their conduct is unsatisfactory, they can have a "rotten apple" effect on other workers, damaging productivity, engagement, and retention levels, says employment lawyer Brad Petley.
When an employee is under-performing, or their conduct is unsatisfactory, they can have a "rotten apple" effect on other workers, damaging productivity, engagement, and retention levels, says employment lawyer Brad Petley.
In this webcast he explains:
how difficult employee behaviour can manifest;
why employers must manage unsatisfactory conduct or performance;
employers' rights and obligations when managing difficult workers;
how to minimise your exposure to legal claims associated with difficult employees; and
During the "silly season" HR professionals must be extra vigilant about managing workplace behaviour and culture issues. Watch this webinar to learn a framework for minimising your organisation's risks.
The Fair Work Act has changed collective bargaining dynamics in fundamental ways, giving employers an opportunity to negotiate for their own benefit as much as for employees, says employment lawyer Chris Gardner.
Workplace bullying complaints continue to pose significant challenges for employers, including where the behaviour doesn't meet the legal definition of bullying or the threshold to make a claim. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand key lessons from cases where bullying complaints interact with other claims and issues.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
