It was potentially unreasonable not to allow an employee to take long-service leave to await an unapproved vaccine, but the Fair Work Commission has stopped short of preventing her dismissal for failing to comply with a vaccination mandate.
A candidate has failed to prove a recruiter's "negative" facial expressions during an interview impacted her ability to answer questions, but the employer has nonetheless been ordered to conduct a new selection process.
A major hospitality employer has completely shifted some of its traditional business elements so it "meets people where they're at", to ensure it can keep attracting and retaining great talent, its people leader says.
The past year's unfair dismissal rulings have highlighted new challenges facing employers, while providing important insights and lessons. Watch this webcast to understand what lies ahead in this jurisdiction.
The "Great Vacation" might be more likely to occur than the Great Resignation, with cashed-up employees seeking extended holidays instead of resigning, a Gartner VP says.
An employer and two directors have been fined $225,500 for underpaying an employee and then producing false documentation to the Fair Work Ombudsman in a "brazen" cover-up attempt.
A month of meditation can reduce an employee's stress levels by a third, research shows, but barriers remain to normalising mindfulness as part of wellbeing programs.
The performance management process that preceded a senior employee's dismissal was "ham-fisted and disrespectful", the Fair Work Commission has ruled in awarding him nearly $24k compensation.
Three key mentoring trends have emerged over the past 12 months, and there's one trait that sets apart 'great' mentors from those who are just 'good', new research indicates.
An alcohol policy recommended for a harassment-prone workplace is part of a "comprehensive approach to work health and safety" that every employer could consider, a lawyer 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.
