In a case where "significant" matters supported reinstating an employee who was unfairly dismissed, a Fair Work Commission full bench has found his lack of respect and "obvious" continued grievance made such an order inappropriate.
Many employers are now preparing or transitioning back to workplaces, and this has given rise to questions around managing employee pushback, safety obligations and liabilities, long-term flexibility, and more. Here, an employment lawyer answers some key questions.
An employee who was unfairly dismissed for refusing to use his employer's fingerprint scanners has convinced the Fair Work Commission to reconsider his request for reinstatement.
The coronavirus pandemic is posing many completely new HR challenges for employers. In this webcast, HR Law practice group leader Kristin Duff answers employers' most pressing questions about their responsibilities and obligations.
The coronavirus pandemic is posing many completely new HR challenges for employers. In this webcast, HR Law practice group leader Kristin Duff answers employers' most pressing questions about their responsibilities and obligations.
A Fair Work Commission full bench has affirmed that an employee's secret recording of a disciplinary meeting should not be admitted as evidence in his unfair dismissal dispute.
An employer that used CCTV footage as the basis for disciplinary action did not breach the worker's privacy in the process, a tribunal has found, noting he was "well aware" he was being filmed, and of how the footage might be used.
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employee's unfair dismissal claim, after refusing to accept his secret recording of a disciplinary meeting as evidence.
An employee unfairly dismissed for refusing to use his employer's fingerprint scanners has been awarded nearly $25,000 compensation, but has not won his job back due to his "ongoing hostility" towards management.
HR now plays a crucial role in cybersecurity, because it’s responsible for keeping employees informed and systems and data safe, says a cybersecurity expert.
Workplace bullying complaints continue to pose significant challenges for employers, including where the behaviour doesn't meet the legal definition of bullying or the threshold to make a claim. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand key lessons from cases where bullying complaints interact with other claims and issues.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
