It was fair to dismiss an absent employee who didn't attend either of two scheduled work capacity evaluations within a "reasonable" timeframe, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Organisations are at risk of losing critical resources, such as practical wisdom and know-how, as managers become more reliant on artificial intelligence, new research warns.
When an issue is raised that will potentially result in disciplinary action, HR's early decisions can have a big impact on the success and defensibility of the ensuing process. This Q&A will provide clarity on which steps to take first.
Management actions that weren't conducted reasonably were different enough not to be considered 'repeated behaviour', a commission has ruled in stop-bullying proceedings.
An "opportunistic" employer acted on the "incorrect premise" that an employee had abandoned his employment when it sacked him while he was on sick leave, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
An employer has failed to overturn the reinstatement of an employee it sacked for s-xual harassment, despite a Fair Work Commission full bench agreeing that his dismissal was valid.
An employer had reasonable business grounds to refuse an employee's flexible work request, given her customer service work couldn't be performed from home or "behind locked doors", the Fair Work Commission has found.
A decision to suspend an employee without pay while he faces criminal charges over an alleged workplace assault has been upheld as fair and reasonable, despite his strenuous denials of any wrongdoing.
Managing an employee who is absent due to injury or incapacity is one of the most difficult aspects of being an HR professional. Watch this webcast for a deep dive into the best ways to tackle common challenges.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
