A shift away from the "sick note" and towards the "fit note" will be a win for both employers and employees, says the head of Melbourne healthcare business UHG, but employers need to negotiate to have greater involvement in the employee-doctor relationship.
There's still a lot of stigma towards mental health in the workplace, but employers and HR can do a range of things to be role models in this area, according to workplace health and safety specialist Christina Willcox.
Can you confidently tackle mental illness challenges in the workplace? Watch this webcast to understand the legislative framework, and how to manage psych claims, provide appropriate support and reduce stigma.
Employers are not expected to be "mind readers" about the workplace adjustments required by workers with disability, a tribunal has noted in dismissing a disability discrimination claim.
Data from the first quarter of the Fair Work Commission's anti-bullying regime underlines the importance of training managers and supervisors to minimise legal risks during performance management discussions, an employment lawyer says.
Casuals, contractors, labour hire and fixed-term employees can be a valuable asset to an organisation - or its biggest risk. Watch this webcast to understand which factors to consider when deciding to engage the various types of contingent workers; and more.
The laws that govern a union's right to enter a workplace have been around for years now, but many employers are still shocked and confused about what to do when a union official arrives at the door, according to employment lawyer Mark Branagan.
Workplace incidents that occurred before the new jurisdiction commenced can be considered as evidence in stop-bullying proceedings, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Mandatory drug and alcohol testing in construction and other dangerous industries is a "common sense" move that would make it easier for employers to meet their safety obligations, according to employment lawyer Tony Wood.
