A full Federal Court ruling affirms there's a low threshold for what triggers the corporate whistleblower regime, and workplace lawyers say it provides "authoritative guidance" on how employers can discharge their reverse onus of proof.
Australia's whistleblower protection laws are "broken", and women who speak up are disproportionately exposed to reprisal risks, according to a new report.
A "cultural shift" is required to improve many employers' speak-up programs, ensuring that all complaints, reports and disclosures are treated with equal respect and dignity, experts say.
The first penalty issued under whistleblower laws reinforces the importance of prioritising compliance and fostering a culture that supports reporting, according to a workplace lawyer.
When a workplace matter involves an element of whistleblowing, it's crucial for HR practitioners to understand what their role is, and not stray from it, an employment lawyer says.
Corporate whistleblowing laws continue to leave some "grey areas" for HR to navigate, despite the clarity afforded by recent court rulings. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast for a refresher on key risk areas and how to mitigate them.
An employer sacked its new CEO because it believed he was complicit in removing board members from a meeting using "burly, tattooed men", and not because he made whistleblower disclosures, the Federal Court has found.
Workplace bullying complaints continue to pose significant challenges for employers, including where the behaviour doesn't meet the legal definition of bullying or the threshold to make a claim. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand key lessons from cases where bullying complaints interact with other claims and issues.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
