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Support is mounting for employees to have a 'right to disconnect' from work, and employers that don't act quickly to take the lead on this issue risk being forced into measures that don't suit them, an employment law barrister warns.

Employers' efforts to increase women's representation in the workforce are largely ignoring one critical life event that causes many of them to leave, a wellbeing and productivity coach says.

The FDV leave entitlement is brand new, but the rules for employers are already changing, making this a critical area to keep a close eye on.

A simple activity that's been "ignored in the pursuit of high productivity" for many years could hold the key to better performance at work, a neurocoach says.

With the rising cost of living, employees are now less likely to feel like work is meeting their fundamental needs, but beyond pay rises, there are things employers can do to change this, according to a workplace consultant.

Positive work relationships are crucial to employees' mental health, but many people are now struggling to build meaningful connections with their colleagues, says a psychologist.

An employer that took a "commendable" approach to dealing with an employee's workload concerns has successfully appealed against her compensation for a psychological injury.

An employee has been granted an extension of time to make a general protections claim, after the Fair Work Commission found his dismissal while on sick leave could have been prompted by his bullying complaint against a manager.

Employees now have an entitlement to paid FDV leave under the National Employment Standards, with numerous practical implications for employers, HR and managers. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand everything you need to know about your obligations.

Many claims for workplace psych injuries come within three months of change, but this period can become a 'starting point' for mitigating risks, a trauma prevention strategist says.