An employer's bid to reduce an employee's redundancy entitlements has failed, after the Fair Work Commission found its "numerous" discussions about alternative employment never crystallised into a formal offer.
An HR manager endured serious and prolonged bullying after becoming "collateral damage" in a matrimonial dispute between two company directors, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Equipping managers with the skills to recognise early warning signs of mental ill health increases employees' takeup of workplace assistance, a study has found.
Dress codes have mostly been phased out, but organisations still need to be wary of not discriminating in their expectations of employees' appearances, a lawyer warns.
HR professionals can face massive pressure from managers to finalise performance management or disciplinary action, but when mental health issues are involved, it is vital to push back, a lawyer stresses.
An international employer's clear remit from its CEO to "compete on culture" has driven its huge focus on learning and development to attract and retain people.
A senior executive sacked after numerous run-ins with HR staff has won reinstatement plus nearly $1m in backpay. Also in this article, new rulings on workplace investigation failures; getting men more engaged with gender equality; and more.
An employer that threatened to send an employee back to the Philippines for breaking its "no relationships" rule has been ordered to compensate both her and her co-worker for unfair dismissal.
In this HR Daily webinar, an employment lawyer will discuss tips for handling complaints against senior staff, issues when managing 'star' performers, the impact of power imbalance on interpersonal conflicts, and more. 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.
Organisations are better placed to boost engagement, productivity and performance by fostering workplace happiness on a "moment-to-moment basis" rather than via big events and strategies, says a management expert.
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.
