A commission has ordered an employer to reinstate a leader sacked for bullying, suggesting better support could significantly improve his management style.
Major programs might be on hold but system 'tweaks' and employee support initiatives are helping employers raise their engagement scores despite workplace disruption.
An employer has successfully challenged its liability for an employee's psychological injury, arguing its alleged failure to act on bullying complaints was irrelevant to the claim.
A court has ordered an employer not to sack an injured worker while his disability discrimination claim is in train, after accepting COVID-19 lockdowns played a role in his conflicting medical evidence and late injunction application.
An employer did not take unlawful adverse action against a prospective employee when it rescinded her job offer after she requested changes to her contract and workstation.
A worker has again failed to prove she was an employee rather than a contractor, with an appeal bench ruling three critical factors pointed "decisively away" from an employment relationship.
Whether hiring is now going gangbusters, completely frozen, or somewhere in between, strong employer branding remains crucial and must be handled with sensitivity. This webcast outlines critical branding and messaging considerations during a downturn.
A workplace lawyer will discuss redundancy-related disputes and rulings during the COVID-19 pandemic, and restructuring considerations as economic and health impacts continue to evolve. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
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.
