A worker with less than six months' permanent employment has convinced a court she had an expectation of continuing, regular and systematic work since her earlier days as a casual employee, entitling her to unfair dismissal rights.
Workplace investigations in Australia intersect with legislation that's often "complex, fragmented and unsettled", causing confusion about employers' obligations and rights, according to an expert who is calling for reform.
The Australian Public Service is overhauling its approach to HR, including by avoiding "HR speak". Also in this article, Kmart embarks on upskilling; Hewlett Packard Enterprise ups the ante on parental leave and wellness; and much more.
An employee has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that he was dismissed by his employer for lodging a workers' compensation claim, rather than due to misconduct that included threatening its CEO.
Simple tweaks to an organisation's structure and work environment can foster the types of informal interactions that significantly improve collaboration and innovation, new research shows.
Since last year's sponsorship changes, the rate of visa refusals has been increasing, and at significant cost to nominating organisations. Watch this short webcast for tips on minimising the financial risks of recruiting overseas talent.
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.
