An employee made a "conscious decision" to perform his safety-critical role despite taking drugs a few days earlier, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in upholding his dismissal.
Leadership capability gaps, flawed people policies and systems, and a lack of accountability from senior leaders have contributed to Rio Tinto's culture of bullying, harassment and racism, a "disturbing" report shows.
It's understandable if the latest sexual harassment reforms have "slipped under the radar" for many employers, but those that don't act fast might get caught off guard, an employment lawyer warns.
An employee who pushed back against a vaccination direction and argued that requiring evidence of jabs breached her right to privacy has lost her unfair dismissal claim.
With unions calling for employers to manage workers' health and safety using rapid antigen tests and improved masks, an employment lawyer outlines some important issues to consider upfront.
An employer did not breach a modern award when it told employees they would have to receive a COVID-19 vaccination to keep their jobs, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. Meanwhile an employer's approved mandate provides a "clear blueprint" for other organisations introducing vaccination policies.
Despite some recent rulings upholding vaccination mandates, employers must approach this area with extreme caution, and lawyers suggest some simple word changes could make all the difference.
The "Great Vacation" might be more likely to occur than the Great Resignation, with cashed-up employees seeking extended holidays instead of resigning, a Gartner VP says.
An alcohol policy recommended for a harassment-prone workplace is part of a "comprehensive approach to work health and safety" that every employer could consider, a lawyer says.
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