A manager who requested compassionate leave, and received a warning after she didn't comply with a request for evidence, did not suffer adverse action, a court has ruled.
Do all organisations need a distinct bullying policy? What should an employer do when a worker wants to withdraw a complaint? How should employers deal with the fallout from a bullying investigation? A specialist answers these questions and more.
Employers can't rely on any general principle to dismiss employees for reputational damage, so those without an explicit policy requiring workers to act consistently with their good reputation could be taking a significant risk, a lawyer warns.
Workplace surveillance can deter unwanted behaviours and provide strong evidence to back up employment decisions, but only if the practice is clearly set out in policy, an employment lawyer warns.
Employers using any form of workplace surveillance must be mindful of the intersection between employment law, HR policy development, and workplace privacy and surveillance laws.
Employers with training and policies on domestic violence must go a step further and address the workplace practices that perpetuate gender inequality, or remain part of the problem, warns an expert.
Work-related overseas travel risks are easy to mitigate and even prevent, but many employers don't take basic steps to do so, according to a doctor who warns of liability risks for illness and injury.
An employer that's "very serious" about letting each employee control when and how they do their job says staff at all levels should "expect a yes" when they make a flexible work request, according to its leadership director.
The Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards offer some guidance on when employers can reasonably refuse annual leave requests, but employers should have a specific policy to fill in the gaps, a lawyer 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.
