A Fair Work Commission member was wrong to find an employee didn't breach the 'professional boundaries' provisions in a code of conduct because his behaviour wasn't s-xual, a full bench has ruled.
A Fair Work Commission member was wrong to dismiss a stop-bullying application based on the assumption that an employee who was absent and unfit for duties faced no continuing risk of bullying, a full bench has ruled.
In upholding an employee's appeal, a full bench of the Fair Work Commission has declined to determine whether someone can be considered "at work" and at risk of bullying while they're unfit for duties.
A performance management process was, "on any measure, fair and balanced", despite involving premature approval of an employee's dismissal, a commission has affirmed in appeal proceedings.
Gen-AI tools are able to "turbocharge" workplace relations issues, making it imperative for employers to maintain consistent and compliant policies and practices, according to a lawyer.
An employer was vicariously liable for a director's s-xual harassment of a "vulnerable" young trainee, the Federal Circuit Court has ruled, ordering them to pay her $125k.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast for an up-to-date review of the legal framework and key rulings.
The Fair Work Commission has stressed the importance of adhering to open justice principles in anti-bullying matters, in refusing an appeal filed by an alleged bully who didn't want to be named in published decisions.
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.
