An HR director has successfully claimed workers' compensation for a psych injury he suffered after an unsuccessful meeting with his supervisor about his caring responsibilities.
An employee has successfully appealed a ruling that he was fairly dismissed for breaching his employer's harassment policy, arguing "significant tension" in the workplace mitigated the seriousness of his misconduct.
Broadening the FW Act definition of 'employee' would go some way to addressing lagging wage growth, employment law academic Ron McCallum says. Also in this article, an employer pays dearly for a confidentiality breach; a recap of recent case law; and more.
Financial wellness now forms an important part of SAP's employee value proposition and significantly contributes to its attraction as an employer of choice, according to its head of HR.
With industrial relations squarely back on the political agenda, and in the wake of recent court rulings, organisations can expect an unprecedented rise in employment-related class action claims.
The Fair Work Commission has awarded an employee the maximum compensation for unfair dismissal, after finding his employer's failure to follow its own disciplinary process was "puzzling".
The Fair Work Commission's proposed model term for family-friendly working arrangements is far from perfect, but better than the original "horrific" proposal, according to an HR consultant.
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employer's argument that a senior employee resigned from his role rather than being dismissed, finding it "highly improbable" he would forego a $97k bonus.
In this HR Daily webinar, an employment lawyer will share guiding principles around PIP timeframes, targets and tracking; appropriate support for underperformers; when to stop performance management; and more.
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.
