Stability is now one of the top 10 attraction drivers for employees in Australia, after rising three rankings during the past quarter, according to Gartner's latest research.
An employer has failed to prove a worker who had been absent for more than 12 months had abandoned his employment, with the Fair Work Commission finding he was too unwell, rather than unwilling, to return.
An employee who was "locked out" of her workplace before discovering she'd been sacked for fraud and policy breaches has won compensation for unfair dismissal.
Workplace interventions that are based on positive psychology result in better wellbeing outcomes than those focused on negative concepts such as burnout, a wellness and performance specialist says.
A casual employee who complained about being underpaid and was then punished with reduced hours had no real choice but to resign, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
An employer was not required to put the interests of an employee "ahead of all others", in engaging in mediation to help him return to work after an 18-month absence, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in rejecting his unfair dismissal claim.
In today's market employees are more likely to be "shocked" by redundancy announcements, so it's crucial for employers to consider their messaging well in advance, a workplace expert says.
An employer has failed to prove an employee's unsuccessful application for a senior role was the sole cause of his psychological injury, with a commission finding 24 other events also contributed to his condition.
This webinar will unpack key developments in employment law, and how to prepare for the workplace matters most likely to impact HR practitioners during 2026.
