A worker who was denied employment after being injured during a trial shift can't proceed with a general protections dismissal claim, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
There are two "invisibility points" holding back the progression and retention of women in male-dominated industries, a strategic leadership advisor says.
It was fair to sack a manager who engaged in excessive criticism of staff, to the point of bullying and harassment, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
An employer decided to make an employee's role redundant three months before it consulted with her, the Fair Work Commission has found, in ordering it to pay $19k for unfair dismissal.
An employee who complained about workplace s-xual harassment and victimisation was a lower priority for an employer than the accused perpetrator, the FWC has noted, among other criticisms of an HR team's approach.
An employer displayed a "distinct lack of understanding" about its legal obligations regarding workplace sexual harassment allegations, and breached a clause in its enterprise agreement, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Meaningful inclusion and the psychological safety it engenders aren't created through strategic initiatives or training, but through hundreds of "small, intentional acts that accumulate into trust, safety and belonging", an HR and leadership consultant says.
Court and tribunal rulings provide a stark reminder that it's easy to misstep during disciplinary matters. This Q&A series will take an in-depth look at individual stages of disciplinary processes, exploring employers' options and their associated risks.
A 72-year-old worker denied casual conversion wasn't "the victim of a complex conspiracy", the Federal Circuit Court has ruled, in dismissing his general protections claim.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
