Especially in light of the broadening 'workplace', employers that still don't provide guidance around social media use are exposing themselves to growing legal risks, a lawyer says.
An employer has defended sacking an employee for making numerous unsubstantiated bullying and harassment complaints, and frequently challenging work processes and performance feedback.
An employee's aggressive conduct was motivated by genuine procedural concerns and an eagerness to act in clients' best interests, but it was still "repugnant to his employment relationship", the FWC has found.
Whether it's 'keyboard warriors', online bullying/harassment, #metoo allegations, disparaging remarks or political views, employees' social media activity can give employers plenty to be concerned about. Watch this webcast to understand how this area interacts with employers' legal rights and responsibilities.
An employee has failed to prove that historical workplace harassment caused her current psychological injuries. Also in this article, new dismissal and other rulings; HR's role in preventing harassment; and more.
The Federal Government has failed to commit to key steps towards preventing workplace harassment, gender equity advocates argue. Also in this article, how the pandemic has changed HR, and why employees are hiding their true selves at work.
An employee's partner failed her "spectacularly" in his role as support person and caused her to be unfairly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has found.
An employee's bullying behaviour towards a colleague wasn't just "robust banter" typical to the workplace culture, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in rejecting his unfair dismissal claim.
Employees are calling for action on gendered violence as s-xual assault and harassment reports continue to escalate. Meanwhile, the Fair Work Commission has extended pandemic-related flexibilities in awards; and more.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
