Two years after new corporate whistleblowing laws commenced, their practical implications for HR processes are coming into the spotlight. Watch this webcast to understand key risk areas and how to mitigate them.
An "unusual" unfair dismissal case highlights the potential risks employers face when trying to comply with strict whistleblowing laws and procedural fairness requirements during disciplinary matters, a workplace lawyer says.
With no signs of the #metoo movement slowing down, high-profile s-xual harassment cases continue to shine a spotlight on employers' inactions and failings in this area. This webcast discusses legislative and policy developments, investigating allegations and responding to informal complaints, the pros and cons of mandating bystander action, and more.
The pandemic has increased the likelihood of employees committing workplace fraud, but a specialist says employers can minimise their risks by watching out for some common red flags.
The Fair Work Commission has rejected that an employee should be classified as part-time and eligible for JobKeeper because her employer intended to offer her a permanent role. Also in this article: an employer won't be able to make an employee's role redundant despite COVID-19 until after her discrimination claim is decided; whistleblower compliance risks falling by the wayside during the pandemic; and why more start-ups are engaging HR professionals.
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.