A fast-growing organisation that established its values early says "doubling down" on them has moved workplace culture from HR's domain into a key element of the business strategy.
An employer has failed to argue it "broadly complied" with redundancy consultation obligations, with the Fair Work Commission saying the steps it took could "never constitute meaningful consultation".
A redeployment offer that added nearly two hours to an employee's daily commute was reasonable, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in reducing his redundancy pay. Also in this article: a roundup of recent dismissal cases; and other compliance developments.
Only a small proportion of employers have definite plans to freeze employees' pay in 2021, but the vast majority are taking a 'wait and see' approach, new research shows. Also in this article: new HR appointments, awards and more.
In a case that illustrates the perils of growing "weary or impatient" when trying to follow a fair termination process, the FWC has upheld a "confrontational" employee's unfair dismissal claim.
This week, HR Daily Community member Damon King has provided a comprehensive overview of 'wage theft' proposals, and what they might mean for employers. Other new posts cover secret recordings during workplace investigations; recruiting for neurodiversity; and much more.
An employer has to pay a casual employee maximum compensation for unfair dismissal, after asking her to work unpaid extra hours because she received JobKeeper while on sick leave.
The Fair Work Commission has handed down important rulings for employers on calculating overtime rates for casual employees, and what constitutes regular and systematic employment.
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.
