An HR manager displayed the "antithesis of appropriate, professional and acceptable employment relations practice" in directing an employee's transfer, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
BHP has defended a union's challenge to its in-house labour hire model; and the Federal Court has criticised traditional contractor tests for producing "ambiguity, inconsistency and contradiction".
An employer has been ordered to reinstate an employee it sacked for using racially divisive language in a team meeting, after the Fair Work Commission found the comments weren't intended as an insult.
It has never been more important for employers to properly manage sick leave and risks of illness in their workplace. In this webcast, a workplace lawyer discusses legal issues and considerations relating to personal leave entitlements, sick leave policies, dismissing sick employees, and more.
Instead of looking for ways to return to "business as usual", employers could use the continuing uncertainty to turn their short-term workplace changes into long-term innovation strategies.
Wellbeing is becoming an increasingly important factor in creating a cohesive, thriving work environment, but experts say it's up to team leaders to foster the environment required for their employees to flourish.
When signs of workplace misbehaviour arise, it's not always necessary or even advisable to launch straight into a formal investigation. Learn why a culture audit is often a good alternative to investigating at this HR Daily webinar. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
A Federal Court full bench has labelled a senior employee's "romantic" pursuit of a colleague as "conduct of the most reprehensible kind", in dismissing his appeal against a $170k damages order.
The second wave of COVID-19 is far more demotivating than the initial impact of the pandemic – a reaction that is heightened by unmotivated leaders, a leadership specialist 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.