Employees' duties to minimise bullying risks are too often forgotten, according to legal expert Athena Koelmeyer, who says reminding workers of their obligations can be an effective alternative to critiquing their poor behaviour.
The workplace can be a critical source of support for employees in a domestic violence crisis, but the workplace is not expected to solve the problem. In this webcast, an expert explains what employers should and should not do when facing this issue.
The workplace can be a critical source of support for employees in a domestic violence crisis, but the workplace is not expected to solve the problem. In this webcast, an expert explains what employers should and should not do when facing this issue.
The Fair Work Commission has praised an HR team's response to a "verbal assault" at a work-related function that ultimately resulted in an employee's dismissal.
A recent Federal Court case will make it easier for employees to prosecute employers that fail to uphold the commitments they make in workplace policies, warns a lawyer.
Employers are not obligated to ensure employees read the workplace policies they agree to comply with, but failing to do so can have legal consequences, according to a workplace lawyer.
A common unfair dismissal defence in cases where employees have covertly recorded work conversations is that they breached the implied duty of mutual trust and confidence; but according to an employment lawyer, this defence is no longer worth arguing.
Three in four employers required to report on gender metrics still fail to conduct a pay gap analysis, according to a report card identifying areas that are "ripe for action".
The Fair Work Commission has banned a manager from contact with two employees for two years, in only the second orders it has issued under the anti-bullying regime.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.