The Fair Work Commission has ordered reinstatement after finding an employer's tendency to "inflate the gravity and seriousness" of a worker's misconduct led to a harsh dismissal.
A 60-year-old employee sacked because he could no longer perform the inherent requirements of his role was not unfairly dismissed, despite arguing HR defamed him, a commission has found.
Boards now expect a three-to-four-year process for internal CEO succession planning, with HR playing a vital role communicating with key players, developing relationships, and ensuring granular clarity around goals and expectations.
An employer effectively forced a poor-performer to resign but it didn't unfairly sack him; rather, it was trying to give him a "dignified exit", the Fair Work Commission has found.
Today's hyper-competitive labour market differs from those of the past, rendering familiar tools inadequate in attracting and retaining talent. Watch this webcast to understand which strategies will have the most impact.
In a new decision under the Fair Work Act's powers to order sexual harassment to stop, a Deputy President has examined when harassment will be deemed to have occurred "at work".
Rapid antigen tests are set to play a vital role in keeping workplaces safe during the pandemic. Watch this Q&A to understand your organisation's legal rights and obligations under any RAT program.
The causes and symptoms of burnout are now better understood, but employers are yet to catch up with addressing some of its more serious physical health impacts, a clinical and academic neurologist says.
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.
