An employer that stood down an employee in light of reduced demand for her work did so in contravention of the Fair Work Act, and has been ordered to reinstate her previous hours.
The Federal Circuit Court has awarded 48 former Macquarie Bank employees more than $1.3 million in compensation for underpayments, while describing their claim as "rapacious" with "an element of double dipping".
While 'blind spots' are preventing some employers from utilising their workforce to its full potential, others are ahead of the curve in identifying and addressing them. This HR Daily Premium webcast shares three critical role and talent management case studies.
A senior manager who suffered a mental breakdown has successfully claimed his "brutal" dismissal was adverse action, resulting in more than $5.2 million in damages and fines.
An employer had no obligation to reverse an employee's resignation, the Fair Work Commission has ruled, finding her requests for reconsideration were disingenuous.
Fewer Australian companies are involved in mergers and acquisitions this year, but HR leaders are playing a more pivotal role in the deals taking place, a specialist says.
An "argumentative and difficult" employee with a history of misconduct was unfairly sacked partly because his employer advised him of its decision via email, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employee's arguments that an HR manager 'forced' him to sign a settlement deed and that he should be able to pursue an unfair dismissal claim.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
