An employer played a "causal role" in a senior manager's death when it sent her for an unnecessary heart check as part of a "well-intentioned" but problematic health program, a coroner has ruled.
An employer could have at least tried to end its employment relationship with an "unreliable" worker on "some agreeable terms", instead of sacking him without any procedural fairness, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
An employee who accused his employer of "inhumane conduct" after it failed to offer him domestic violence leave then made his role redundant has lost his unfair dismissal claim.
In a ruling that serves as a warning for employers mandating COVID vaccinations, a commission has found an employer arguably failed to adequately explain why it refused an employee's lengthy exemption application.
An employer was likely entitled to mandate the COVID vaccination based on its risk assessment and the potential disruption an outbreak would cause, despite not being subject to public health orders, the Federal Court has ruled in interlocutory proceedings.
An employee who didn't report harassment to his employer could not claim its failure to take action caused him to resign, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Taking a hypothesised approach to employee surveys is a sure way to uncover more actionable data, which ultimately boosts engagement, an analytics leader says.
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to hybrid work, but there is a "recipe" that can help employers determine what their model should look like, organisational strategy specialists say.
An HR manager who claimed she was undermined and humiliated, and ordered to act contrary to her employer's policies, has failed to prove she was bullied at work.
This webinar will unpack key developments in employment law, and how to prepare for the workplace matters most likely to impact HR practitioners during 2026.
