An employer has failed to convince a Fair Work Commission full bench that an employee had a duty to be honest during an investigation into his out-of-hours fight with a colleague.
The Federal Government plans to propose s-xual harassment law reforms by the end of June. Also in this article: AI-informed recruitment issues and more.
A manager's inappropriate conduct and poor attitude negatively impacted an employer's reputation and profitability, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in upholding his dismissal.
An employee has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that his Facebook posts shouldn't be considered offensive if he didn't "intend" them that way, losing his unfair dismissal claim.
It was "entirely appropriate" for an employer to propose dismissal for workplace behaviour that "fit the classic pattern of an escalation for s-xual harassment", a commission has ruled.
A report on serious incidents in Parliament House recommends training all staff on workplace respect, among other steps. Also in this article, how #MeToo has impacted mentoring.
An employee has failed to prove her public scrutiny concerns warranted removing her name from an FWC ruling. Also in this article, a casual has lost her appeal for greater unfair dismissal compensation; and more.
In a case that illustrates the challenges of shifting a culture where inappropriate behaviour is considered normal, an employer with "a considerable way to go" has defended an unfair dismissal claim because its actions were "consistent with a reforming workplace".
An employee's aggressive and threatening behaviour towards colleagues warranted his dismissal, but his employer's failure to provide an opportunity to respond to allegations was harsh, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
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.
