The Fair Work Commission has criticised an employer's "inconsistent" and "risky" zero-tolerance D&A policy, ordering reinstatement for an employee sacked after failing a random test.
HR Daily Community member Phil O'Brien clarifies when misconduct justifies summary dismissal highlighting an employer's "cobbled together" termination defence. Community members are also blogging about racial discrimination at work, casual employment and accessorial liability.
An employee who was sacked for jaywalking after a safety crackdown has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that his employer's inconsistent enforcement prior to the stricter rules rendered his dismissal unfair.
HR professionals have an "enormous" part to play in building a robust safety culture, especially in light of new industrial manslaughter laws targeting organisations and their officers.
An employer that fielded three years of complaints from an employee about his supervisor's behaviour was not guilty of inaction, but should have separated the pair sooner, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Despite an enormous amount of attention being paid to data literacy, misonceptions abound about what it is and how difficult it is to obtain, an expert says.
The ways in which HR and other leaders can be held personally liable for workplace issues continue to evolve in light of recent legislation and court rulings. This webinar will unpack the key risks and how to mitigate them. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee.
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.
