In response to workplace vaccination mandates, some employees are trying to "wait out" public health orders and other timeframes using their accrued leave, new cases show.
Measures to protect against post-employment risks have never been more important, but it's critical to implement, enforce and review them throughout the employment relationship, a lawyer says.
Many organisations will take comfort in the High Court's finding that written agreements are the determining factor in whether a worker is an employee or contractor, but this doesn't mean they can become complacent, a lawyer warns.
The best employer brands reach a "balance point" where what the market perceives an organisation to be, what its leaders offer and what employees experience are all the same, according to an expert in this space.
Despite some recent rulings upholding vaccination mandates, employers must approach this area with extreme caution, and lawyers suggest some simple word changes could make all the difference.
Carers' benefits were seen as a "nice to have" before the pandemic, but they have become essential in the new world of work, an employee experience specialist says.
Flexible work options that suit one employee could cause issues for another, so it is critical for employers to set and then maintain expectations and boundaries, an HR specialist says.
Courts and tribunals are ordering higher compensation and penalties against employers that breach their workplace discrimination obligations, a lawyer warns in highlighting emerging risks in this space.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
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.
