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.
A psychological assessment specialist has been ordered to provide its reasons for labelling an employee "unsuitable" for his job, to assist his unfair dismissal claim.
The Federal Circuit Court has accepted that an employer did not sack an employee for insisting that it investigate his workplace bullying complaint, finding the organisation's response was reasonable.
Nearly six months on from its data security breach, PageUp CEO and founder Karen Cariss shares some valuable insights around what to expect when an incident occurs, and lessons learned during the response, by her company and its clients.
An employee's refusal to use his employer's new workplace technology was a valid reason for dismissal, despite the employer's "concerning" privacy oversights, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
With many data breaches a result of human error, HR plays a vital role in preparing for and responding to cybersecurity threats on sensitive information, according to specialists in the field.
A new national inquiry into workplace sexual harassment is "long overdue" and will shine a spotlight on HR's prevention efforts. Also in this article, what's known so far about the PageUp data breach risks; research on job insecurity; another state gets labour hire licensing; and more.
HR teams around Australia have reverted to 'manual' systems after being alerted to a potential breach of the popular PageUp system, but remain in the dark about the incident's true impact.
This week's roll-out of Europe's new data laws should prompt Australian HR professionals to consider how they're storing and using personal information, according to compliance and technology experts.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
