An HR general manager thought it would be "insulting" to offer a retrenched employee "lesser" roles due to his skills and experience, but failing to at least have this conversation made his dismissal unfair, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Evidence of an employer's "considerable disinterest" in addressing a general manager's workplace complaint has significantly undermined its defence to his adverse action claim.
An employee's "self-serving act" in forwarding work emails to her personal account after being informed of a restructure was serious misconduct and warranted her dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
An employer's decision to retrench an HR consultant was an "egregious example of the unfair exercise of managerial prerogative", the Fair Work Commission has found, while criticising its HR leaders for their "disrespect".
When an employer mishandles its messaging during redundancies, sometimes the "reputation of the business just cannot recover", a communications specialist says in the wake of a "completely avoidable" PR disaster.
A restructure announcement that took employees by surprise and resulted in significant venting and complaints on social media highlights some of the issues that can arise when major workplace decisions are executed quickly, a lawyer says.
An HR consultant's communication about a manager's potential redundancy or summary dismissal was "bizarre", the Fair Work Commission has found, in criticising his "astonishingly poor advice" to an employer.
An employer unfairly sacked an employee when it made her role redundant without discussing the decision with her first, the Fair Work Commission has ruled, noting consultation requirements "should never be taken for granted".
A large employer designed a restructure to manage out a "difficult and litigious" senior employee who "actively and successfully" exercised her workplace rights, the Federal Circuit Court has ruled.
In today's market employees are more likely to be "shocked" by redundancy announcements, so it's crucial for employers to consider their messaging well in advance, a workplace expert says.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
