An employer has defended an unfair dismissal claim from an on-hire worker who was banned from a host site, in a ruling that 'respectfully disagrees' with similar cases with the opposite outcome.
Current lockdowns, on top of fears about both the virus and vaccinations, are causing widespread anxiety. A psychiatrist says it's best for all managers to "assume that [employees] are struggling".
The Fair Work Commission has lambasted a large employer for constructively dismissing a manager, finding its arrogant senior leaders rendered the HR function "largely impotent".
With most sectors now driven by ever-increasing pressures, against a backdrop of constant change, employees' resilience, mental health and performance are languishing. Watch this webcast to understand the crucial role resilience plays in driving sustainable organisational performance.
A large law firm that has recently digitised its HR processes is reporting significant impacts on its employee experience, particularly with regard to wellbeing.
An employer has defended standing down a worker soon after she complained about bullying, based on a selection process that took into account numerous performance issues.
An employer has defended sacking a worker for making inappropriate comments and refusing to follow a "fundamental direction", even though its process was flawed.
Employees tend to react with shock, anger, defensiveness or denial when receiving feedback because their managers have set off one of three 'tripwires', a coaching expert says.
An employer's decision not to investigate bullying allegations or interview witnesses because the incidents occurred a long time ago made no sense, a commission has ruled.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
