Managers are now noticeably more reluctant to take action that might pose a psychosocial hazard, but holding back can create a "much worse" problem, a workplace lawyer warns.
An employee who relied on legal advice and delayed informing his workplace of pending criminal charges has been denied permission to appeal his failed unfair dismissal claim, with a full bench affirming his workplace reporting obligations outweighed his lawyer's advice.
A manager whose role was made redundant just hours after he allegedly told his employer he planned to apply for unpaid parental leave has lost his adverse action claim.
Employment Minister Tony Burke has today revealed some details of a "new pathway" for casual workers to seek permanency, which could kick in after six months of regular employment.
Leaders too often dismiss negative micro-behaviours or incivility without realising its potential to damage trust and communication in the workplace, a people and culture specialist warns.
An "unusual" case highlights the importance of ensuring commonly used settlement-deed clauses accurately reflect both parties' intentions upon separation, according to a lawyer.
Well-trained AI is a far better predictor of a "great hire" than all the tests and interviews developed by humans, yet HR practitioners remain hesitant to fully incorporate it in their organisations, according to new research from the Josh Bersin Company.
The root of most business leaders' problems isn't a lack of effort, it's the unexamined "default settings" of their "mental operating system", an executive coach says.
Employees are becoming more "energised" to advocate for their workplace rights and the Fair Work Commission's first equal pay ruling has important lessons on preventing and defending these types of claims, a lawyer says.
A worker has failed to prove a written agreement with an employer was a "sham" designed to misrepresent their relationship, with the Fair Work Commission finding she was an independent contractor and therefore not "dismissed".
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.
