An employee's aggressive and threatening response to being called a "c-nt" warranted his dismissal, but mitigating factors made the decision harsh, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Data suggesting Australia's workforce now comprises a record-high proportion of high-potential employees isn't quite cause for celebration, a strategic HR advisor says.
A P&C leader's heavy reliance on a manager's dismissal recommendation, without independently verifying her concerns, has undermined an employer's defence of an adverse action claim.
Poorly drafted workplace conduct allegations will undermine the fairness, validity and defensibility of any disciplinary action taken against an employee. This Q&A shares practical tips that minimise risk during this part of the process.
A manager's s-xualised comments at work were "clearly misplaced attempts at banter" rather than serious misconduct, but overall his behaviour justified his dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Even the best organisational systems and processes can become powerless in the face of behavioural norms that are "obeyed but not discussed", a culture and leadership specialist says.
It was reasonable to direct an absent employee to attend a "tie-breaker" IME, and "unfortunate" that his refusal made his dismissal valid, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
The assumption that hard work alone will lead to recognition and opportunities might once have held true, but today it's up to individuals to make the value they offer visible, according to a leadership consultant.
If an employer had provided "meaningful support" to improve a new manager's performance, it likely wouldn't have sacked him, the Fair Work Commission has commented in ordering maximum compensation for unfair dismissal.
Extravagant Christmas parties that employees looked forward to in the past might not hit the right mark this year, so employers should carefully consider what type of experience they're trying to curate, according to a corporate events expert.
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.
