It was "unfortunate" that an employee was misled about the medical evidence she needed to provide to return to work after a long absence, but this didn't justify her objections to attending an independent medical examination, a commission has ruled.
In dismissing the appeal of an employee sacked for code of conduct and privacy breaches, a Fair Work Commission full bench has rejected that the absence of an independent investigation rendered an employer's termination process unfair.
An employee's psychological injury was caused by real work events rather than "pure delusion", a commission has upheld in dismissing an employer's appeal.
Employees shouldn't feel pressure to perform the same duties and meet their previous expectations upon returning to work after burnout, according to a psychologist who warns that "re-traumatisation" is a very real risk.
An HR director denied an employee the opportunity to discuss her disabilities and fitness for work because she'd already "made up her mind" to demote her, a tribunal has found.
Hiring managers are more prone to disability bias in certain situations, and inclusion-focused gen-AI tools might inadvertently "swing the pendulum toward preferential treatment", a researcher has found.
Vicarious trauma has become a hot topic in recent years, but many employers continue to underestimate their exposure and rely on controls that don't go far enough, according to a mental health 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.
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.
