The Fair Work Commission has criticised an HR manager for "erroneously elevating" allegations against a manager in a sacking that was "entirely disproportionate" to his performance.
An employee who worked remotely for several years before his employer told him to return to the office or resign was unfairly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Storytelling is the delivery mechanism lacking in most change projects as employers persist with ineffective 'push' strategies, a communication expert says.
A worker with less than six months' permanent employment has convinced a court she had an expectation of continuing, regular and systematic work since her earlier days as a casual employee, entitling her to unfair dismissal rights.
Workplace investigations in Australia intersect with legislation that's often "complex, fragmented and unsettled", causing confusion about employers' obligations and rights, according to an expert who is calling for reform.
An employer has successfully defeated an unfair dismissal claim on the grounds it had already been settled, despite the employee protesting that he never signed off on the deal.
A BHP employee who was sacked after conducting an airport prank and posing in uniform for an inappropriate photo will receive compensation, after her employer failed to follow its own disciplinary process.
Unconscious bias towards confident and loud leadership is rife, causing a mismatch between the types of leaders organisations say they need and those who actually rise through the ranks.
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.
