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.
Workplace discrimination claims are on the rise, and employers face new risks in light of important legislative changes. Watch this webcast to ensure your knowledge and practices are up to date.
Whether employers decide to mandate, encourage, or say nothing about COVID-19 vaccinations, a policy will give employees clarity on the topic, a lawyer says.
In the wake of new guidance on workplace vaccination policies, many employers remain unclear about their rights and obligations. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast for straight facts on where the law and regulators stand on workplace vaccination policies and practices.
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.
