An employer was entitled to summarily dismiss an employee who "openly defied" its reasonable directions and refused to participate in a performance plan, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Employers can bolster their prevention and response strategies for workplace sexual harassment by drawing on the expertise of those who have experienced it, according to an authority in the field.
An employer was entitled to conclude an employee was under the influence of dr-gs when he was involved in a safety incident, despite failing to test him as required by its own D&A policy, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
An employer made "very little attempt" to substantiate serious allegations against an employee, who had "perfectly plausible" reasons for her conduct, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
A colleague's resignation threat was the "main driver" of an employee's dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has found in awarding him maximum compensation.
An employee would have been better off admitting to workplace misconduct as a "brain fart" instead of denying he ever engaged in it, the Fair Work Commission has ruled, finding he was fairly sacked for vandalising client property.
The safety risks posed by an employee who was acting "aggressively and erratically" due to a serious mental illness outweighed the procedural flaws in his employer's dismissal process, the Fair Work Commission has found.
An employer did not act in an "unconscionable" or intimidatory manner when accusing an employee of criminal conduct, however it has failed to prove on appeal that its allegations provided a valid reason to sack her.
"Brilliant" employees who behave like jerks can no longer be a "protected species"; it's time to stop promoting them and start exiting them, a workplace lawyer says.
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 will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
