A "competent" employee was unable to meet the requirements of his role due to an "unfortunate coincidence of circumstances", the Fair Work Commission has found, while upholding his dismissal as fair.
Aggressive and intimidating behaviour was not a valid response to performance management, the Fair Work Commission has found, ruling that the employee's conduct was detrimental to the wellbeing and safety of his colleagues and justified his dismissal.
Stripping an employee of his core duties without explanation was "objectively unreasonable", the Federal Circuit Court has found, in ruling an employer breached its obligation to provide him with a safe workplace.
Removing roadblocks for other people should be a key focus for leaders, according to an advisor who calls on leaders to embrace the "service" element of their role.
An HR business partner "selectively" used information from a covert recording to bolster serious misconduct allegations against an employee, the Fair Work Commission has found in unfair dismissal proceedings.
The concept of 'nudging' isn't new, but most HR functions haven't yet embraced technology that can help influence day-to-day behaviour in ways that boost productivity and improve the employee experience.
The Fair Work Commission has refused an employee's application for stop-bullying orders, while finding some of his own behaviour was "consistent with upward bullying".
Clear expectations, regular feedback and fair processes protect both employees and employers when it comes to managing performance. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to ensure your practices are keeping pace with what courts and commissions consider reasonable.
Making an employee's pre-parental leave position redundant repudiated her employment contract, but this only turned into a termination when she filed a general protections dismissal dispute, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
A "cultural shift" is required to improve many employers' speak-up programs, ensuring that all complaints, reports and disclosures are treated with equal respect and dignity, experts say.
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.
