Expectations of workplace investigations have changed dramatically in the past year, as the management of sexual harassment issues is under far greater scrutiny. Watch this webcast to ensure your investigations are as thorough and defensible as possible.
The Fair Work Commission has criticised the long and unexplained delay between an employee's disciplinary meeting and her sacking, but found her conduct still justified dismissal.
Employers are shifting their workforce mix away from permanent employment, primarily driven by how employees now want to work, new KellyOCG research suggests.
The High Court's WorkPac ruling ends employers' uncertainty over class actions and reinforces the importance of setting clear expectations when employing casuals, a workplace lawyer says.
An organisation that secured an employee an alternative job could not reduce her redundancy entitlement because lower pay meant the role wasn't "acceptable".
An employee's unfair dismissal claim can proceed after the Fair Work Commission found her resignation and subsequent re-employment as a casual five days later didn't break her continuous service.
Employers were already juggling "a lot of moving parts" in keeping dispersed employees engaged and mentally healthy, but lockdowns are compounding the challenges, an expert says.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
