A casual worker employed on a 'temporary' assignment has been cleared to claim unfair dismissal, after the Fair Work Commission heard an extension of her contract had no end date.
In analysing what constitutes a constructive dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has found an employee's resignation following misconduct allegations amounted to termination at her employer's initiative.
It is "vital" that the gig market has regulation and a framework in the future of work, specialists say. Meanwhile a staffing industry association is considering promoting a new category of "dependent contractor", and universities want a review of education and skills mismatches.
An employee who complained senior managers bullied and harassed him has failed to prove his contract was breached when his employer failed to follow its grievance resolution procedure.
Ooh Media has completely overhauled its recruitment and onboarding functions, automating the bulk of its processes and putting the candidate and employee experience at the centre of all decision-making, according to head of talent Alana Bennett.
Strategic workplace initiatives that build social links between HR professionals and line managers can significantly reduce employee turnover, researchers have found.
The Fair Work Commission has found an employer had a valid reason to sack an employee just days before he returned from medical leave, after he repeatedly refused to hand over covert workplace recordings to assist a bullying investigation.
An employer that reduced its pay gap to zero says shifting its focus from job experience to skills-based experience was the biggest factor in its success. Also in this article, new stats on pay equity; and research into the gendered benefits of 'confidence' at work.
The Federal Court has rejected an employer's claim that 14 employees weren't entitled to redundancy pay because their dismissals were due to the "ordinary and customary turnover of labour".
Employers that promote in-house bars and drinking cultures as part of their employer value proposition might in fact be deterring some top talent, research suggests.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
