Assuming an injured employee was "fully aware" her employment was at risk resulted in a procedurally unfair dismissal process, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
The Federal Court has ordered the interim reinstatement of an employee sacked for poor performance, finding there was at least an arguable case he was unlawfully dismissed for making workplace complaints.
Organisations are being warned not to make "stereotypical assumptions" that leaders are less vulnerable to workplace psychosocial hazards, with new research showing they have their own psychological response to alleviating these risks for employees.
Increasing disclosures of mental health and neurodivergent conditions in the workplace mean it's never been more important for employers to respond appropriately. Watch this Q&A to understand employees' rights and obligations, and how to move towards best practice in this space.
An employer's decision to dismiss a worker who had been absent for nearly two years was based on "assumptions or incomplete information", the Fair Work Commission has found.
Personal happiness is the major driver for a satisfying work life, not the other way around, according to new research. Also in this article: who's on the move in HR roles.
Sacking an employee for failing to disclose a "very serious injury" did not cause his "downhill spiral" into dr-g use, a tribunal has ruled in a workers' compensation dispute.
Australia's overall low adoption of AI tools means some employees at the forefront are now at risk of experiencing a higher cognitive load than their colleagues, a workplace advisor says.
Neurodivergent employees can be significantly more productive than their neurotypical counterparts, but they sometimes need accommodations to maximise their potential, according to a psychologist.
The seriousness with which regulators are taking psychosocial hazards means employers should expect any bullying complaint to be investigated, regardless of whether an injury has been sustained, a safety expert says.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
