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.
A Fair Work Commission full bench has rejected an employer's bid to overturn an unfair dismissal ruling, which ordered reinstatement against its strong objections.
A manager who responded to misconduct allegations with denials, counter-allegations, and 13 statements of support from colleagues has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission he was unfairly dismissed.
An employer victimised a complaining employee by preventing her from returning to work after a psych injury, despite her full capacity, a commission has ruled in ordering $36k in damages.
Employers say they want to have women in leadership positions, but they also go "AWOL" when women are affected by perimenopause or menopause, advocates say.
A manager's "playful gesture" to ease workplace tensions with a colleague was "entirely inappropriate", but it wasn't misconduct that warranted her demotion, a commission has ruled.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
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.
