An employer's EA approval has been overturned after it emerged that an HR manager falsely declared that employees had genuinely agreed to it. Also in this article: CBA encouraging de-selection; the top drivers of talent shortages in Australia; and more.
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employee's claim that his Instagram message to a young female graduate shouldn't have led to his dismissal. Meanwhile, two lawyers highlight why policies and training fail to reduce s-xual harassment risks.
An employee who was sacked for inappropriate behaviour and comments towards young female workers has had his unfair dismissal claim rejected in the Fair Work Commission.
In this HR Daily Premium webinar, a workplace lawyer will explain the role of clear company values in managing poor cultural fit; why employers can't tolerate 'brilliant jerks'; and a procedurally fair process for dismissing misfits. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass. Upgrade here for access if you're not already a Premium member.
HR professionals can learn a lot from the growing body of adverse action case law involving employees who have made complaints or inquiries about their employment, a specialist lawyer says.
Managers play a crucial role in reducing interpersonal workplace conflict, but for a number of reasons they often don't recognise when issues require intervention, a conflict resolution specialist says.
Two years into its lean management strategy, efficiencies, quality of work and employee engagement continue to improve at Western Union, according to its APAC head of HR.
Happiness is vital for engagement but has limited application in a business context, according to an expert who says HR should turn their attention to meaning instead.
An employer has successfully argued that a sacked employee's true motivation in pursuing an unfair dismissal claim was to exact revenge on her manager.
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.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
