The Fair Work Commission has praised an HR team's response to a "verbal assault" at a work-related function that ultimately resulted in an employee's dismissal.
An employee who was described as a "super manager" - but deemed "unsuitable" for her role after she made a s-xual harassment complaint - was exposed to unlawful adverse action, the Federal Circuit Court has found.
Should an employer provide allegations to workers accused of misconduct before meeting with them? When should employers become involved in misconduct that occurs outside of work? Who should receive a copy of an investigation report? These and more questions are answered in this Q&A.
There are many pitfalls for HR professionals when investigating misconduct allegations, according to workplace lawyer Nick Noonan, who last week told a webinar how to avoid them.
Mishandling a workplace investigation is one of the surest ways for your organisation to end up defending an employee claim. Watch this webcast to understand how to investigate misconduct allegations while minimising your legal exposure.
A recent unfair dismissal finding against an HR and recruitment consultancy highlights the need for proper process even in seemingly clear-cut cases of misconduct.
In a webinar on 17 September, learn how to conduct a procedurally fair investigation, and make decisions that will stand up to scrutiny. Premium members should click through to request a pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
A new Fair Work ruling casts doubt on the ability of employers to ensure the confidentiality of information employees provide during a workplace investigation, should the matter proceed to a hearing.
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.
