HR has become a "dumping ground" for many organisations' legal and regulatory tasks, with burnout an increasingly likely outcome, a risk specialist says.
In a significant decision, an employee has failed to convince the High Court that his employer breached its enterprise agreement when disciplining and then dismissing him for exercising his intellectual freedom.
Bullying complaints are escalating against a backdrop of increasing stress, remote management and workplace tensions. Watch this webcast to ensure your knowledge and practices are up to date.
An employee had no "right" to choose the type of D&A test she undertook, and was fairly sacked for refusing a lawful and reasonable direction, the Fair Work Commission has found.
The Fair Work Commission has recommended rather than ordered an employer to update its policies, procedures and training, after accepting a "menacing" letter to an employee was likely to be bullying.
The Fair Work Commission has again upheld the sacking of an employee who refused a flu shot, with the majority bench controversially noting the public interest would not be served by encouraging a "spurious objection to a lawful workplace vaccination requirement".
Organisations are falling into a "vortex" of risk mitigation, with intensifying pressure on decision-makers hindering productivity, a risk consultant says.
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.
