An employee who was unfairly sacked for failing to attend a medical exam was not entitled to reinstatement, because his "bombardment" of emails to HR destroyed the employment relationship, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A CEO's redundancy payment has been slashed by $2.5m after an appeal court found he forfeited it by failing to sign a deed of release, while another executive who was originally denied a severance payment has been awarded $375,000.
In a webinar on 12 May, learn when it is appropriate to investigate bullying allegations, and how to avoid conflicts of interest. 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.
Identifying critical roles is a crucial element of strategic workforce planning, but the task is more complex than it sounds. Watch this webcast to learn how it's done, and why.
An employee whose colleague allegedly broke into her home and fell asleep drunk and naked has failed to convince a tribunal that her employer should have done more to prevent his behaviour.
Embedding career development into an organisation's culture can have a "huge" positive impact on its engagement and business results. This webcast outlines how it's done.
Employers should have clear whistleblower policies that encourage staff to air concerns safely and anonymously, but not offer rewards or compensation in return, says McDonald Murholme employment lawyer Bianca Mazzarella.
A worker who was sacked for breaching his employer's zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy has had his unfair dismissal claim rejected, despite his employer questioning the test results and admitting to procedural unfairness.
Most employers' corporate social responsibility programs achieve some positive results, but few are reaching their full potential, according to CSR expert Jonathan Champ.
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.
