An employer did not have to grant an employee's flexible work request but has been encouraged to explore reasonable adjustments, to address his concerns about catching COVID at work and potentially impacting his wife's IVF treatment.
Employees have increasingly optimistic expectations for remote and flexible work, so it's critical to understand what makes – and breaks – hybrid work success, a lawyer stresses.
Will your organisation's working-from-home arrangements stand up to legal scrutiny when challenged? Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to ensure you're managing risks while reaping the benefits of WFH practices.
A university has modelled its flexible work approach around six principles, within a framework that prioritises teams above individuals or the organisation as a whole.
An employee's flexible work arrangements placed an "unfair burden" on his colleagues, meaning it was open to his employer to limit his remote working to one day per week, a commission has ruled.
An employee's flexible work arrangements placed an "unfair burden" on his colleagues, meaning it was open to his employer to limit his remote working to one day per week, a commission has ruled.
Part-time work can offer employees stronger work/life balance, but too many organisations still see it as an "inconvenient" perk, a flexible work specialist says.
Many employers now think a four-day week will help them win the talent war, but a transformation specialist warns this concept is only conditionally appealing.
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.
