An employment law firm that allegedly failed in its implied duty of care, didn't honour its contractual obligations, and committed adverse action, has lost its bid to have an employee's claims against it dismissed.
A dismissed employee has failed to gain orders against former colleagues she claimed were still bullying her by calling her phone. Also in this article: recent dismissal rulings; why diversity and inclusion programs fail to drive change; and the biggest causes of pay rate discrepancies.
While everyone now agrees that emotional intelligence is important, many employers are yet to act on that knowledge in ways that truly benefit their workplace. This HR Daily Premium webcast outlines applications of successful emotional intelligence programs; practical takeaways for HR and managers; and more.
In a novel enforceable undertaking agreed with the Fair Work Ombudsman, the celebrity chef who heads up a restaurant group that underpaid workers will have to educate fellow industry leaders about the importance of compliance.
Incorrectly characterising an employee's conduct has consequences in unfair dismissal hearings, HR Daily Community member Shane Koelmeyer writes in this week's featured post.
The Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of a senior employee for a serious safety breach, finding he should have known better given his 34 years of service.
A Christmas party that an employer didn't organise or host - but did encourage staff to attend - was work-related, an appeal tribunal has found in ruling a s-xually harassed employee was eligible for compensation.
Activity-based working – or 'hotdesking' – has not lived up to its promise of boosting productivity, but experts are more optimistic about the next evolution in work practices.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management 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.
