A judge has lambasted an employer for a lack of human resources management after it made "ham-fisted" attempts to move an employee from permanent part-time to casual employment.
Employers' obligations around redeployment remain one of the most misunderstood areas of restructures, whether involving just one role or hundreds. In a webinar on 10 May, an employment lawyer will clarify the 'genuine redundancy' exemption to unfair dismissal claims, with a focus on redeployment. 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.
A professional services firm has made two widespread phenomenon - the desire to receive honest feedback, and the failure to give it - the focus of a company-wide coaching initiative.
An employer's decision to dismiss a worker for "extreme" online comments was valid and did not infringe his implied constitutional freedom of communication, a full Federal Court has ruled.
An employer was entitled to require a worker to attend a medical appointment with its choice of doctor, a Federal Court full bench has ruled in a long-running dispute.
Recent scandals involving executives being punished for secret affairs with subordinates shouldn't have employers rushing to police or penalise all workplace romances, according to a lawyer.
Transforming leadership development at KPMG involved asking a lot more of its senior people, meaning the company also had to be clear about what they could stop doing, or risk sabotaging its efforts.
Navigating the legal framework around independent medical examinations continues to be one of the more complex aspects of managing ill and injured workers. Watch this webcast to learn when to request an IME, how to weigh up conflicting medical evidence, and more.
In this HR Daily Premium webinar, an employment lawyer will address the legal framework around drugs and alcohol management, policy drafting considerations, and much more. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
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.