An "opportunistic" employer acted on the "incorrect premise" that an employee had abandoned his employment when it sacked him while he was on sick leave, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A decision to suspend an employee without pay while he faces criminal charges over an alleged workplace assault has been upheld as fair and reasonable, despite his strenuous denials of any wrongdoing.
An investigation isn't always the best response to a workplace complaint or issue, and sometimes it will make the matter worse, a conflict specialist says.
An employer must reinstate an employee it accused of time theft and safety breaches, after the FWC found his allegedly serious misconduct either didn't occur, or was a "one-off record keeping breach".
Investigating an employee for serious misconduct based on a suspicious medical certificate didn't force him to resign, the Fair Work Commission has found.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A discusses alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
A conclusion that an employee inappropriately touched a colleague was undermined by investigation flaws and "some inconsistencies" in the evidence, a commission has ruled.
A managing director was "clearly involved" in the decision to sack an employee, with whom he was embroiled in a "bitter separation dispute", the Fair Work Commission has found in unfair dismissal proceedings.
It was fair to sack an employee for neglecting his duties, despite his concerns about not seeing the footage the employer relied on, the Fair Work Commission has found.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
