It was "incumbent" on an employer to investigate allegations an employee had been spreading rumours at work, but its process was "most inappropriate", and caused a psychological injury, a commission has ruled.
An employee who was not given a reasonable opportunity to defend himself against "very serious" misconduct allegations has won maximum compensation for unfair dismissal.
A commission has found an employee's attempt to "gee up" a subordinate was not trivial and couldn't go unpunished, even though he wasn't trying to be malicious or aggressive.
Even employees who understand why and when they should speak up about workplace issues won't do so if employers fail to eliminate some common barriers, a lawyer and HR specialist says.
An employer acted lawfully in refusing to offer further shifts to an employee, who was accused of at least 10 separate instances of poor performance or misconduct in the space of a month, the Federal Circuit Court has ruled.
Under organisations' positive duty to manage workplace s-xual harassment risks, it's crucial to foster a culture where employees feel safe to raise issues. Watch this webcast to learn how to move from simply responding to complaints, to a proactive approach.
An employer could have prevented a long-serving employee's suicide if it followed its own disciplinary procedure and considered alternatives to dismissal, a coroner's court has found.
An employer that sacked three employees for misconduct, without investigating whether their actions were an accepted practice as they claimed, has been ordered to reinstate them with continuity of service and backpay.
An employee who live-streamed her participation in an anti-lockdown protest has failed to convince a commission that her dismissal was harsh because several mitigating factors "clouded" her judgement.
An employer has been warned to do more to meet its positive duty to prevent s-xual harassment, after the Fair Work Commission found an employee's inappropriate behaviour went "unchecked" for years.
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.
