A high proportion of Australia's most experienced workers are juggling caring responsibilities for their children and retired parents at the same time, and the potential toll on their health and their productivity was huge even before the coronavirus started having an impact, an expert warns.
An employee who was unfairly sacked but received no compensation because she was 'incompetent' has successfully appealed the ruling. Also in this article, new rulings on bullying, contract breaches, PIPs and harassment; changes flagged for PPL; and more.
A stop-bullying application from an employee on parental leave has failed. Also in this article, a wrap of recent unfair dismissal rulings; employers recognised for high engagement with workplace giving; and more.
When it comes to retaining and boosting the productivity of new parents at work, policy is important, but success really hinges on providing the right practical support, says an expert.
Gone are the days when parental leave was just a matter of compliance. Watch this webcast to understand how workplace parental practices can give employers a competitive advantage, boosting productivity, innovation, employer branding and retention.
A director who complained one employee had "pulled the family card" when she missed work for "family reasons", did not discriminate on the grounds of gender or family responsibilities against another employee who he allegedly said cried "like a girl", a tribunal has found.
An employee who spread 16 weeks of maternity leave pay over 32 weeks has failed to convince a court that the extra 16 weeks should also count towards her service. Also in this article: recent dismissal rulings; Australia and New Zealand's best employers; and why gig workers have better mental health than the rest of the working population.
Most employers are simply not engaging in effective or supportive conversations around what being a parent means or what returning-to-work employees need, says a performance and leadership expert.
The Federal Court has lifted an employee's suspension for alleged serious misconduct, accepting her reputation could suffer if she wasn't allowed to return to work. Also in this article, a talent manager who stole confidential files has been ordered to pay an employer's court costs; two employers have announced new parental leave initiatives; and more.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
