The Fair Work Commission has agreed to redact certain parts of a published decision, after an HR manager belatedly realised it would include "sensitive personal and medical information" she submitted as evidence.
Employers and HR practitioners continue to make some avoidable mistakes after dismissing employees, which increase their likelihood of losing claims in the Fair Work Commission, a workplace lawyer says.
Rising claim numbers mean HR professionals are now more frequently required to navigate the complexities of the Fair Work Commission. And, as caseloads grow, it's essential for practitioners to be well-prepared and efficient in their approach. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast so you can avoid common pitfalls and put your best foot forward.
The Fair Work Commission will soon require employees and witnesses to disclose whether generative-AI has helped with their applications, under penalty of imprisonment for making false or misleading statements.
New legislation that aims to provide protection from "modern workplace pressures" is being criticised for ignoring the root cause of issues and undermining national approaches to work health and safety.
As the Fair Work Commission considers submissions on the inclusion of a working-from-home clause in modern awards, pressure is mounting for this type of flexible arrangement to be formalised at a broader level.
Employers are now firmly on notice that when they're considering a major workplace change, they need to assess the risk of psychosocial hazards potentially arising from it, a lawyer says.
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.
