The FWC has ordered reinstatement for an employee sacked for serious misconduct, after finding his unblemished safety record made dismissal a disproportionate response.
Whether employers decide to mandate, encourage, or say nothing about COVID-19 vaccinations, a policy will give employees clarity on the topic, a lawyer says.
An employee who wouldn't disclose details of a suspected mental health condition has failed to prove she was unfairly sacked for failing to attend an independent medical exam.
There are significant gaps between executives and employees on six crucial areas relating to planning the future employee experience, new Gartner research has found.
In the wake of new guidance on workplace vaccination policies, many employers remain unclear about their rights and obligations. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast for straight facts on where the law and regulators stand on workplace vaccination policies and practices.
Unions have made "unfounded" claims that SPC imposed its vaccination policy without properly consulting workers, and is on a "slippery slope" to mandating medical procedures, the packaging giant 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.
