HR professionals shouldn't let the fear of misbehaviour at the work Christmas party ruin their fun, but they should still prepare for the worst, HR Daily Community member Mathew Paine says in this week's featured post.
An injured employee has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that his dismissal for not providing information about his condition was cruel and insensitive.
An employer whose HR function was "over-engineered" and whose employees tended towards passive behaviours has turned its culture around, resulting in increased engagement and participation rates.
The Federal Court has ordered a host employer to reinstate a labour hire worker until her adverse action claim against it is determined. Also in this article, general protections claims continue to rise; the FWO won record penalties in the past financial year; and more.
An employer's application to reduce its liability to pay redundancy entitlements to 125 former employees has failed. Meanwhile, an employee's redundancy was not prompted by his intention to claim workers' compensation, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Large business transformation projects are continuing to drive demand across the country for HR professionals with employee relations skills, while HR generalists and talent acquisition specialists have become increasingly sought after. Specialist HR recruiters share their insights in our HR employment snapshot.
A worker has successfully appealed a decision not to convert her from temporary to permanent employment, after a court found her role was likely to be ongoing.
An unsuccessful job applicant has failed to prove an employer discriminated against him on the grounds of disability when he didn't pass the first stage of its recruitment process.
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.
