The Fair Work Commission has already received 120 applications to deal with JobKeeper-related disputes, and has published a new benchbook for employers. Also in this article: updates on the JobKeeper scheme; a roundup of COVID-19 and other rulings; and more.
An employer has successfully challenged its liability for an employee's psychological injury, arguing its alleged failure to act on bullying complaints was irrelevant to the claim.
A court has ordered an employer not to sack an injured worker while his disability discrimination claim is in train, after accepting COVID-19 lockdowns played a role in his conflicting medical evidence and late injunction application.
The different approaches employers are taking to reduce their staffing costs carry varying degrees of risk, but all can be minimised with effective communication, according to an employment law expert.
Working parents currently require more support than ever to maintain their productivity, but there's no one size fits all approach to providing it, specialists say.
In this week's featured post, HR Daily Community member Zandy Fell discusses the importance of a "conversation culture", outlining how to stabilise communication during times of uncertainty and change. Community members are also blogging about maintaining strong workforce connections, stop-bullying orders and PIPs, remote investigations and more.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
