Two change managers contributed to an employee's psychological injury by waiting more than nine months to respond to his requests for relocation and meaningful duties during a restructure, a tribunal has found.
Organisations that allow staff to make mistakes and be disruptive are those that will thrive in future, but risk-promoting workplace cultures are all too rare, according to an author.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has successfully prosecuted a manager for accessorial liability relating to sham contracting, underpayments, and other breaches. Also in this article, a reminder on headcount ahead of payroll changes; new inquiries into jobs growth and workplace safety; and more.
Undergoing a digital transformation has halved Linx Group's HR workload, boosted recruitment and talent management efficiencies, and saved millions of dollars in upgrade costs, according to its head of finance.
An internal candidate rejected for a role has failed in his Fair Work appeal. Meanwhile, the Commission has proposed important changes to modern awards, and a WA review recommends greater alignment with the FW Act.
An employer breached its duty of care to an employee when it offered him a job without assessing whether he was psychologically suited to its challenges, a court has ruled.
In this HR Daily webinar, a lawyer will discuss issues of individual liability, including accessorial liability under the Fair Work Act, officer and director liability under WHS laws, personal liability under adverse action provisions, 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.
In workplace investigations, assessing the credibility of conflicting evidence can give much-needed weight to misconduct and harassment findings, but many HR professionals shy away from the job, an expert says.
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.
