A casual employee who was not immediately available when her employer's business reopened after a nine-week lockdown was unfairly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has found.
An employer has failed to block reinstatement orders for a manager it sacked for misconduct, after the Fair Work Commission found her "carelessness" could be rectified on reinstatement.
Employees who have returned to offices report struggling to cope, feeling fatigued and burned out by lunchtime. Also in this article: back-to-back meeting stress and which industries are facing a talent exodus.
Whether it's 'keyboard warriors', online bullying/harassment, #metoo allegations, disparaging remarks or political views, employees' social media activity can give employers plenty to be concerned about. Watch this webcast to understand how this area interacts with employers' legal rights and responsibilities.
An employee who neglected her duties because she slept in, and breached COVID operating procedures at the height of the pandemic, has failed to prove her dismissal was unfair.
An employee has failed to prove that historical workplace harassment caused her current psychological injuries. Also in this article, new dismissal and other rulings; HR's role in preventing harassment; and more.
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.
