An employer has failed to block an out-of-time unfair dismissal claim, after the Fair Work Commission found it had ignored a worker's numerous attempts to clarify his employment status.
A manager experienced "obvious frustrations" with an employee who was frequently absent, but a commission has rejected that he discriminated against her due to her caring responsibilities.
Conversations are one of the best ways to mitigate psychosocial risk in the workplace, but some of the most effective approaches are often overlooked, a conflict expert says.
A casual worker who was refused further shifts and locked out of an employer's roster system after disclosing her pregnancy is entitled to pursue her general protections claim, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
A "perfectionist" employee who often chose to work extra hours to finish tasks is entitled to compensation for a psychological injury, after a commission found she was "overworked, under-resourced and unsupported".
Employers have made diversity, equality and inclusion a business priority in recent years, but amid economic uncertainty there's a risk their hard-won progress will stall. Watch this webcast to keep your organisation's DEI strategy on track.
An employee who claimed he would "get exhausted" from working hard wasn't unfairly sacked for taking long breaks, with the Fair Work Commission finding his employer took a patient and "measured" approach to managing his poor performance.
Internal recruitment teams have traditionally struggled to prove their value, but shifting away from 'transactional' metrics could be the solution, according to an international thought leader.
Employers are often frustrated when employees fail to raise concerns about a risk before disaster strikes, but it's often the case that the problem is less about their people, than their leadership.
This webinar will unpack key developments in employment law, and how to prepare for the workplace matters most likely to impact HR practitioners during 2026.
