Workplace re-entry of employees who have been affected by domestic violence should be handled with the same level of sophistication as a return-to-work plan for illness or injury, according to an HR manager.
In a webinar on 6 August, learn how to ensure every step minimises rather than adds to your organisation's legal risks when you're managing an absent employee back into, or out of, the workplace. Premium members should click through to request a pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
The Fair Work Commission is becoming more willing to uphold drug and alcohol related dismissals - provided employers have a clear policy and workers are aware of its content, says lawyer Tony Wood.
In many work environments a regime for impairment testing will help employers meet their safety obligations, but before introducing or amending such a program they must take into account a range of practical and industrial relations considerations. Watch this webcast to understand your obligations.
Disciplining workers for dress code and appearance policy breaches is a risky move if employers don't first explore the reasons for non-compliance, says employment law specialist Athena Koelmeyer.
Stress is costing Australian businesses $12.3 billion each year, but simple wellbeing practices used in the workplace on a daily basis can significantly reduce it, according to wellness experts.
"Piecemeal" wellness initiatives - a brochure here, a free gym membership there - have little or no impact on workplace health, but programs based on genuine cultural change can achieve "a phenomenal result" for employees and employers alike, according to OzHelp CEO Tony Holland.
