Candidates' mental health will receive greater focus in pre-employment medicals, a lawyer predicts, after a company was found liable for damages following an attempted murder in its workplace.
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.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
