Employers hoping to minimise their exposure to litigation at work Christmas parties and other social functions would be wise to adopt responsible-service-of-alcohol principles, according to workplace relations lawyer David Cross.
There is one evidence-based concept that HR practitioners should embrace and apply to "make a real difference" in their organisation in the next 12 months, according to eminent HR academic Dr Roger Collins.
Making a sick or injured employee redundant is fraught with risk, and the process can evolve into a litigious disaster if the task is hastily or imprudently undertaken.
Workplace bullying complaints continue to pose significant challenges for employers, including where the behaviour doesn't meet the legal definition of bullying or the threshold to make a claim. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand key lessons from cases where bullying complaints interact with other claims and issues.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
