It was fair to dismiss an employee who didn't return to work for 15 months after making a s-xual harassment complaint, the Fair Work Commission has found.
There are many reasons why employers should implement a s-xual harassment prevention plan, even if they're not legally obligated to do so, a risk specialist says.
In the first decision dealing with its time-based power to dismiss s-xual harassment disputes, the Fair Work Commission has ruled only some parts of an employee's application can proceed.
All employers should consider putting in place a WSH prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction. Read the webcast description here then watch the full presentation with premium membership.
All employers should consider putting in place a WSH prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction. Watch this webcast to understand how these plans benefit all organisations.
After paying more than $360k to settle a common law claim, an employer now has to face additional s-xual harassment and discrimination allegations, a tribunal has ruled.
More organisations are now examining how they prevent and respond to gendered violence, and those at the leading edge have standout policies, leadership and cultures, an expert says.
An employer has won a costs order against an HR business partner, who persisted with challenging his serious misconduct sacking via "incoherent" claims containing AI hallucinations.
Employees in inclusive teams report far less experience of s-xual harassment at work, according to a new report calling on employers to view inclusion as a preventative strategy.
The Federal Court has rejected a senior HR business partner's latest challenge regarding his serious misconduct dismissal, after two Fair Work Commission decisions upheld it as fair.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.