General protections breaches "should never be treated as an acceptable risk of doing business", a Federal Circuit Court judge has stressed, in awarding about $90k to "a most difficult and challenging employee".
The public interest test poses a "very significant threshold" for employers to meet when they're seeking to appeal a Fair Work Commission decision, a lawyer says.
Increasing employee demands and expectations associated with the 'me economy' are understandable, but they're also unsustainable, according to a workplace culture specialist.
An employer's decision to sack an employee who refused to attend independent medical examinations was valid, but characterising her behaviour as serious misconduct was harsh in the circumstances, according to the Fair Work Commission.
Most HR practitioners want their employee surveys to return positive findings, but if all the feedback is good, it suggests a problem with trust in the organisation, a specialist says.
It was reasonable for an employer to refuse a fully-remote flexible work request, the Fair Work Commission has found, in ordering a compromise agreement.
A major review has largely rejected arguments that the Closing Loopholes reforms have had "unintended consequences" for employers, however it recommends that clearer guidance should be developed as a priority, to reduce uncertainty and complexity.
It was reasonable to ask an employee to take a D&A test after he was reported behaving erratically at work, a commission has ruled in rejecting his psychological injury claim.
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.
