An employee has failed to prove an HR director "unprofessionally mishandled" his workplace bullying complaints, with the Fair Work Commission finding her response was "appropriate" and in his best interests.
Pyschological injury claims have increased 17% during the pandemic, meaning there's a "third wave" poised to hit organisations that are slow to respond, an insurance specialist says.
Non-disclosure agreements can help harassment survivors and shouldn't be outlawed, but some "no-brainer" protections are needed, a conflict expert says.
A "deficit in clear communication" about remote-work expectations and protocols understandably frustrated an employee, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in upholding his unfair dismissal claim.
An employer gave no explanation for the "inordinately long time" it took to investigate and discipline an employee for misconduct, rendering her valid dismissal harsh.
Workplace influencers aren't a new phenomenon, but employers are only just starting to harness their potential and the "underground" feedback they bring to workplaces.
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.