An army-commander-turned-manager who abused and belittled his team has cost an employer $1.4 million in damages, after a court found it was vicariously liable for a former employee's ongoing psychological injuries.
An employee unfairly dismissed for refusing to use his employer's fingerprint scanners has been awarded nearly $25,000 compensation, but has not won his job back due to his "ongoing hostility" towards management.
HR now plays a crucial role in cybersecurity, because it’s responsible for keeping employees informed and systems and data safe, says a cybersecurity expert.
A Fair Work Commission full bench has found no evidence to support a ruling an employer had "sinister" motives for demanding an employee transfer overseas after he engaged in misconduct.
A letter written to help an employee obtain a loan did not change the casual nature of his engagement, even though it resembled an offer of employment, the Federal Court has found.
In a long-running matter, an employee has again failed to argue that in not following its grievance resolution procedures, his employer breached his employment contract.
Allowing employees to self-select their projects and teams has helped keep engagement levels high through a period of growth and change, according to executives at one of Australia's fastest-growing companies.
An employment law firm that allegedly failed in its implied duty of care, didn't honour its contractual obligations, and committed adverse action, has lost its bid to have an employee's claims against it dismissed.
While everyone now agrees that emotional intelligence is important, many employers are yet to act on that knowledge in ways that truly benefit their workplace. This HR Daily Premium webcast outlines applications of successful emotional intelligence programs; practical takeaways for HR and managers; and more.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management 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.
