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An employer should have considered disciplinary action other than dismissal when a long-serving worker breached its dr-g and alcohol policy, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in ordering his reinstatement.

An employer accused of vicarious liability for an employee's sexual harassment has failed to have her claim struck out on the basis that it was prejudiced by the historical nature of her allegations.

Employers that want to get the most out of their people don't just need to offer them purpose, belonging, and inclusion in the workplace, they need to show they're doing "more" beyond it, a people and culture director says.

An employee's "vigorous pursuit" of and perceived entitlement to flexible work arrangements were misplaced, a commission has ruled in finding an employer acted reasonably in rejecting her "unfettered demands".

Many wellbeing initiatives failed to hit their mark last year, and a wellness expert suggests a mindset shift is needed before organisations can move forward again.

An employee has failed to prove he was unfairly sacked for abusive conduct, despite the Fair Work Commission finding the HR team's investigation and workplace training processes were "obviously inadequate".

Beyond the usual diversity factors, workplaces should also consider employees' "connection types" and ensure a mix for the best outcomes, a leadership and culture specialist says.

An employer made "no genuine attempt" to negotiate an employee's flexible work request, when agreeing to it would have benefited its business, the Fair Work Commission has found.

Employees no longer need to tiptoe around pay discussions, under their new workplace right. Watch our short Q&A to understand these amendments and their practical implications.

The Fair Work Commission has recommended a chief HR officer be referred to the police for knowingly providing false and misleading information to support an enterprise agreement's approval.