A self-proclaimed anti-vaxxer "arguably" suffered discrimination on the basis of "social origin" when she was sacked for failing to meet a vaccination deadline, but the discrimination was not direct nor unlawful, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Minor workplace grievances are increasingly building to an "explosion" point because employees aren't equipped to tackle them early, and hybrid working is pouring fuel on this fire, a conflict expert says.
An employee had "legitimate privacy concerns" about her employer's vaccination history request and was unfairly sacked for resisting it, a commission has ruled in awarding her 14 weeks' compensation.
Employers have increasingly relied on technology to create virtual and remote workplaces in the past two years, and research suggests the metaverse might be the "next big thing".
No worker should be sacked for following their doctor's advice before having a COVID-19 vaccination, a Fair Work Commissioner has said in ordering an employee's reinstatement.
Some employees are getting stuck in a "competency trap", where they perform so well in their roles that it stifles their future career opportunities, a leadership expert says.
In a case that highlights the importance of providing clear reasoning when refusing a vaccination-exemption request, a commission has found an employer's decision was unfair and unreasonable.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
