The novelty of working from home is already "waning", according to a global thought leader who predicts a fall in remote working this year. Meanwhile Australian research shows employers are eager to increase office time.
An employer must again defend dismissing a worker who said she would "take down" the company, after she won an appeal but then lost a dispute over what form the rehearing should take.
The big shift in employee experience this year will be a focus on enablement, to address the growing level of friction workers are reporting in their jobs, an EX specialist says.
An employer that took a "commendable" approach to dealing with an employee's workload concerns has successfully appealed against her compensation for a psychological injury.
Under new laws introduced to limit the use of fixed-term contracts, it will be crucial for employers to overcome some practical compliance obstacles, a workplace lawyer says.
Employees have lost some of their networking and relationship-building skills during the pandemic, but HR can help foster 'relational fitness' to get collaboration and knowledge sharing back on track, says a networking strategist.
An employee has been granted an extension of time to make a general protections claim, after the Fair Work Commission found his dismissal while on sick leave could have been prompted by his bullying complaint against a manager.
An employer that was recently fined $475k for "undoubtedly exploitative" underpayments is once again facing court, over allegations it should have known about its franchisees' Fair Work Act breaches.
Employees now have an entitlement to paid FDV leave under the National Employment Standards, with numerous practical implications for employers, HR and managers. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand everything you need to know about your obligations.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
