An employer discriminated against a new recruit when it sacked him for his criminal conviction, the Australian Human Rights Commission has found, but the company is denying any obligation to compensate him.
A COO has won maximum compensation for unfair dismissal after a commission found her new CEO acted harshly "from his second day" and made her role redundant within three weeks of his appointment.
BHP Billiton is undergoing a "macro change" to reach ambitious diversity targets, and has already clocked some early wins, according to one of its talent leaders.
An employee accused of stalking and sending unsolicited texts to a colleague both during and after work hours was fairly sacked, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Workplace rudeness is "contagious" and must be addressed, but instinctive ways to deal with it can do more harm than good, according to a business advisor.
An employer has successfully appealed against a finding that it needed to consult a worker with a history of criminal charges about dismissing him during his probationary period.
The High Court has handed down an important decision on the circumstances when injuries resulting from reasonable management action will be excluded from workers' compensation.
The Fair Work Commission has issued warnings and recommendations for an employer to improve its culture, despite finding no actual evidence of workplace bullying.
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.
