In light of #MeToo many employers are examining their workplace relationship policies, and some are definitely more useful than others, a workplace lawyer says.
The steps employers take to prevent and respond to harassment in the workplace are fundamentally flawed, according to S-x Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins.
When it comes to retaining and boosting the productivity of new parents at work, policy is important, but success really hinges on providing the right practical support, says an expert.
Many organisations are still grappling to ensure they comply with the new whistleblower laws, which require a departure from some standard HR processes, according to an employment lawyer.
A BHP employee who was sacked after conducting an airport prank and posing in uniform for an inappropriate photo will receive compensation, after her employer failed to follow its own disciplinary process.
A Commissioner's "hesitant" decision to reinstate an employee has been overturned after a full bench found a worker with his long tenure had no excuse for breaching established procedures.
A Fair Work Commission full bench has found no evidence to support a ruling an employer had "sinister" motives for demanding an employee transfer overseas after he engaged in misconduct.
Taking a pre-prepared termination letter into a disciplinary meeting is a "classic example" of how employers trip up on procedural fairness when dismissing employees, says a workplace lawyer.
An employee who was dismissed for serious misconduct was not afforded procedural fairness partly because her employer failed to take into account her "quiet and timid" personality, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
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.
