When employers fail to include a notice of termination clause in employment contracts, they risk courts implying a "reasonable" notice period that will rarely be in their favour, HR Daily Community member Shane Koelmeyer says.
An employer had little choice but to sack a worker after giving him seven written warnings for insubordination and aggressive behaviour, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Host employers that set rosters far in advance could be breaching the Fair Work Act if they allow "permanent casual" labour hire workers to fill their shifts, a union claims. Meanwhile, the Fair Work Commission rejected an employer's argument that it wasn't covered by stop-bullying laws; we recap recent rulings on performance management, unfair dismissal, adverse action and redundancy; research shows recruiting top talent is becoming more difficult; and more.
Working closely with leaders across the organisation and engaging external suppliers has helped move BHP closer to achieving its ambitious gender targets.
An employer that thought its flexible work arrangements were "getting out of hand" had no grounds for rejecting an employee's request, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Recent rulings highlight that many employees still don't know how to behave on social media, making workplace policies fundamental to mitigating employers' reputational damage risks.
It's time for managers to stop complaining about Millennials and take the lead on providing the types of workplace, development, and engagement efforts that will help them thrive, says a training specialist.
The Federal Circuit Court has slammed an employer's HR executives for allowing a "venomous" relationship to fester between a manager and his subordinate, resulting in an unlawful adverse action finding.
Over the past week, HR Daily Community members have been discussing whether workplace investigations require an updated standard of proof, ways to support employees during organisational change, 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.
