The Federal Circuit Court has accepted an employer sacked a worker for harassing and intimidating colleagues, not for making workplace s-xual harassment and safety complaints as she alleged in her adverse action claim.
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".
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.
