Employers now have "a lot" to do in complying with recent legislation changes, but one particular obligation is falling by the wayside, according to a workplace lawyer.
A "stupid" comment to a young employee wasn't a "threat of fatal violence" but it nonetheless made his work environment feel less safe, and forced him to resign, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A "subtle shift" is occurring in EVPs, whereby employers are becoming more tightly focused on how to get people with the right capability into their business.
It was "completely untenable" for an employee to suggest he'd had a "mind lapse" regarding a clear instruction not to drink alcohol at a work lunch, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A 'seek to understand' approach to conflict resolution can stop issues from escalating and engender empathy, but for it to work, HR must first build trust, two experts say.
An employer's adverse action defence has fallen down over its failure to confirm which HR professional recommended a final warning for an employee's misconduct.
The Fair Work Commission has clarified when various elements of the new IR laws will come into effect and what steps it has taken to prepare for their "significant impact".
An employee with no imminent prospect of returning to work from medical leave has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission to issue a stop-bullying order.
Unclear job descriptions and slow or non-existent communication continue to be among the biggest mistakes employers make while recruiting, according to new research.
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.
