An ambiguous clause in an enterprise agreement has spurred a costly legal battle over whether an employee refused to comply with a lawful and reasonable direction.
An employer acted fairly when it summarily dismissed an HR manager who took her personnel file home and failed to return it, the Fair Work Commission has found.
An employer's reputation is "the greatest asset that's not on the balance sheet", and should be included in audits, according to an organisational expert.
The Fair Work Commission has criticised a manager for failing to deal with the "simple matter" of issuing warnings, finding an employee's dismissal for poor performance was unfair.
It's never been easier to learn so much about prospective candidates before hiring them, but with the extra knowledge comes new decision-making risks. Watch this webcast to understand the key issues in this space, and how to manage them.
Separate studies have revealed the management practices that can drive workers to suicide, and the wide-reaching impacts of domestic violence in the workplace.
In a webinar on 27 October, an employment lawyer will outline basic and high-level considerations prior to executive, medical and misconduct termination decisions; common traps to avoid in these scenarios; how to minimise post-termination risks; and much more. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee.
While other employers go to lengths to emphasise the 'fun' factor in their workplace, one director says keeping expectations low helps ensure only people with the right work ethic are hired.
C-suites are sending mixed messages to HR about the importance of soft skills development, putting leadership pipelines at risk in the process, according to a business and leadership consultant.
An employer has been ordered to pay a former employee more than $20k, after a commission found her time away on parental leave counted towards her long service leave entitlements.
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.
