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An employer's "shameless" attempt to use unpaid entitlements as a bargaining chip to settle an unfair dismissal claim was "disturbing and distasteful to observe", the Fair Work Commission has said.

An employer has failed to prove an employee with a history of "troubling disorders" wasn't entitled to compensation for a psychological injury because its numerous management actions against him were reasonable.

Employers tend to conflate diversity and inclusion, and this is hindering innovation, according to an academic.

An employer has failed to prove it didn't intend to dismiss a worker after she publicly responded to a "hurtful" email about absenteeism, and has been ordered to pay her maximum compensation.

HR leaders have historically been "really poor" at developing a professional brand and using it to wield influence, and now is the perfect time to change this, according to a leadership expert.

An employer's transparent approach to communication and its commitment to psychological safety has led it to an "open management philosophy", its people leader says.

A redeployment offer was "clearly a demotion" for an employee, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in rejecting an employer's bid to reduce her 13-week redundancy entitlement.

An employee's "bizarre" communication style was the reason for his dismissal, and it was unsurprising that his employer was "confused" by it, the Federal Circuit Court has ruled in adverse action proceedings.

Silos and stereotypes are compromising employers' ability to attract, retain and utilise expert talent, but small, inexpensive changes can make a big difference, new research suggests.

An employer that provided access to trained counsellors during the pandemic is now making them even more accessible by stationing them inside departments.