An employer has successfully argued it owed an HR employee no redundancy payment, with the Fair Work Commission accepting she "jumped the gun" when she resigned without properly considering a redeployment offer.
In a case that shows the "inescapable nature of social media" extending to the legal space, the Fair Work Commission has found an employee's Facebook posts about his holidays undermined his reasons for not lodging an unfair dismissal claim on time.
Workplace politics, and a lack of external benchmarking, is causing many high-potential development programs to fail, according to a talent management specialist.
The Fair Work Commission has described an employer's approach to returning an employee to work as "patient and generous", and rejected his claim for unfair dismissal.
HR professionals could significantly improve how they monitor and measure employee experience, according to new research. Also in this article: more women are obtaining HR leadership roles in the ASX 200; few Australian job ads mention flexible work; and more.
The Full Federal Court's decision to overturn the approval of an enterprise agreement puts an "incredibly high onus" on employers to explain EA terms during the consultation stage, according to a legal expert.
In this HR Daily Premium webinar, a workplace lawyer will share recent developments in the EA and bargaining space, and tips for more successful negotiations. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass. Upgrade here for access if you're not already a Premium member.
A tribunal has rejected an employee's claim that he was unfairly sacked following his conviction for domestic violence, which he argued was not sufficiently connected to his employment to warrant his dismissal.
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.
