It was fair to sack an employee who showed up to work at the wrong time, the Fair Work Commission has found, even though the employer should have discussed its change to his regular shift.
Employees "cannot expect to avoid standard scrutiny" of their performance by claiming they are being bullied, the Fair Work Commission has stressed, in rejecting a stop-bullying bid.
Failing to disclose criminal charges for out-of-hours conduct in a "timely manner" wasn't a valid reason to dismiss an employee, the Fair Work Commission has found, even though his dishonesty undermined the employer's trust and confidence.
Expressing unwillingness to work with a certain manager amounted to refusing a lawful direction, and was a valid reason to sack an employee, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Using AI to prepare workplace complaints and responses to allegations led to an employee's "demise", the Fair Work Commission has found, in upholding his dismissal for misconduct.
A manager's fixation on workplace bullying meant he overlooked his employer's financial reasons for dismissing him as part of a leadership overhaul, the Federal Circuit Court has ruled, in rejecting his adverse action claim.
After making workplace adjustments to accommodate an employee's disability, an employer had reasonable business grounds to refuse his request to work fully remotely, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Alleged bullying by two managers while an employee was on leave didn't occur while he was "at work", but in any case the conduct wasn't unreasonable or repeated, the Fair Work Commission has found, in refusing to make a stop-bullying order.
Employers should expect to face much closer scrutiny of how they use AI tools in hiring and other employment decisions, in light of a class action against a recruitment software provider.
An employer has won a vexatious proceedings order against a former employee, after the Federal Court accepted he posed a substantial risk of ongoing litigation if left "unchecked".
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
