An apprehended domestic violence order that prohibited an employee from contacting her manager "frustrated" her employment contract, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in concluding she wasn't dismissed.
The laws around engaging casual and contract workers have changed drastically this year. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand how this affects your organisation.
ANZ is exceeding its own goals and achieving above-average retention using a set of programs specifically targeted at supporting and developing "alternative" talent pipelines.
A manager "misconceived" a reduction in her duties in a negative light when in fact her employer was offering support to overcome challenges in her role, the Fair Work Commission has found in constructive dismissal proceedings.
Questioning an employee's ability to meet work demands didn't amount to bullying, the Fair Work Commission has ruled, despite finding it was "borderline unreasonable" for an employer to ignore his repeated complaints about his workload.
High and low job demands are two common psychosocial hazards that can arise in any organisation, and it's crucial for employers to mitigate the risks of both, an employment lawyer says.
When an employer suspects a full-time employee has a second job, it's important to monitor their performance and availability, and respond to any issues without delay, a lawyer says.
Defects in a disciplinary process "were not minor or insignificant" as an employer claimed, a commission has ruled in finding it liable for a manager's psychological injury.
There's a concerning lack of awareness among senior leaders about recent employment law changes, and even where knowledge is higher, compliance action remains low, new research shows.
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.
