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An employee's "vigorous pursuit" of and perceived entitlement to flexible work arrangements were misplaced, a commission has ruled in finding an employer acted reasonably in rejecting her "unfettered demands".
An employer made "no genuine attempt" to negotiate an employee's flexible work request, when agreeing to it would have benefited its business, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A senior employee's "entirely unhelpful and disruptive intervention" in an employer's efforts to trial a four-day work week wasn't serious misconduct that warranted summary dismissal, according to the Fair Work Commission.
An employer has been barred from sacking a worker who might "never" return to full duties, while the Fair Work Commission decides whether she has a right to ongoing reasonable adjustments.
"Clear shortfalls" in an employer's available staffing levels, which were "well in excess of typical absences", provided a reasonable business ground to refuse an employee's flexible work request, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Whether or not a team is high-performing is being shaped by workplace flexibility, transformations and the amount of time spent in meetings, according to new Atlassian research.
The Federal Government's Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill has been introduced to parliament, and proposes to give employees more flexible work rights, while also tackling the gender pay gap, modernising enterprise bargaining, and more.
An employer has crafted its "workplace of the future", weaving its cultural pillars into the design to attract employees to the office as hybrid work becomes the new norm, its people leader says.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
