Expectations of workplace investigations have changed dramatically in the past year, as the management of sexual harassment issues is under far greater scrutiny. Watch this webcast to ensure your investigations are as thorough and defensible as possible.
Employers were already juggling "a lot of moving parts" in keeping dispersed employees engaged and mentally healthy, but lockdowns are compounding the challenges, an expert says.
An employer "let down" an employee who was "crying out for assistance" while working for a bully manager, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in making stop-bullying orders.
It's clear that organisations can't operate at peak performance at all times, but right now they can strive for sustainable performance, an expert says.
It was reasonable for an employer to remove an employee accused of "very serious" s-xual harassment allegations, but its miscommunication about the matter aggravated his psych injury, a tribunal has ruled.
Current lockdowns, on top of fears about both the virus and vaccinations, are causing widespread anxiety. A psychiatrist says it's best for all managers to "assume that [employees] are struggling".
Employers have joined forces on a new campaign to get more employees vaccinated. Also in this article, what employees are willing to forego to preserve their mental health.
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.
