Disputes so far about the application of fixed-term contract limits haven't yet resolved all the grey areas in the legislation, a workplace lawyer says.
Mischaracterising a performance issue as misconduct is a common mistake that can significantly undermine an employer's defence of unfair dismissal claims, a lawyer says.
Enterprise bargaining reforms have added a great deal of uncertainty to the negotiating process, because the prospect of an intractable bargaining determination makes it less likely that either side will end up with the outcomes it wants, according to an employment lawyer.
Job demands attract a lot of attention as a psychosocial hazard when they're high, meaning employers are more likely to overlook the risks posed by demands that are too low, a specialist says.
Employees feel more rewarded for their work when they can perform at their best, and that requires a return to strengths-based development, according to an expert in human flourishing.
An employee wasn't bullied when she received repeated requests to work in her employer's office, and was placed on a performance improvement plan after a client complaint, a key ruling from this year illustrates.
Poorly handled workplace change is the most common psychosocial hazard, and the solution might start with reframing how change is perceived, an expert says.
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