Secretly recording workplace conversations and disseminating them to colleagues was "sneaky, deceitful and unfair", the Fair Work Commission has ruled, finding the employee in question "needed to be stopped".
Summarily sacking an employee after he significantly over-reported work linked to bonus payments was fair, despite a flawed dismissal process, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
An employee who was "hypersensitive" to workplace gossip and criticism has won compensation for a psychological injury, after a commission found a procedurally unfair misconduct investigation was its predominant cause.
If an employee had provided more insight into her workplace concerns, instead of resigning, her employer might have been "more proactive" in addressing them, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Despite not previously addressing an employee's inappropriate language at work, an employer has been cleared to discipline her for failing to role model "positive workplace behaviours".
Banning non-compete clauses is a "sensible" move for some workers, however employers should be concerned if the changes go further than has currently been flagged, a lawyer says.
Sacking an employee for failing to disclose a "very serious injury" did not cause his "downhill spiral" into dr-g use, a tribunal has ruled in a workers' compensation dispute.
Evidence-based workforce planning is always important, but particularly so when 10-year project timelines call for precise talent strategies, an HR leader says.
In a ruling that highlights the need for detailed evidence to justify dismissal decisions, the Fair Work Commission has found an employer might have avoided liability for an adverse action claim if it had proven its restructure was necessary.
Understanding how psychosocial hazards interact is fast becoming a cornerstone of effective risk management, yet many employers still treat them as isolated issues.
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.
