An employer that stood down a worker facing criminal charges, then sacked him for being absent from work for too long, has been ordered to reinstate him.
On the HR Daily Community this week, members are discussing when to engage contractors versus upskill employees; the new Single Touch Payroll reporting requirements; managing cultural diversity; and more.
Following a dip in engagement scores, a beverages company has united employees around three core values to drive more teamwork and pride in the business.
The Fair Work Commission has cast some doubt on which employees can be considered "award-free", employment lawyers warn. Also in this article, a record number of workplaces have received gender-equality recognition; skills shortages are the top threat to company growth; the national data breach scheme begins today; and more.
An employee warned for breaching company policy twice in one shift was not unfairly dismissed, despite being just weeks away from qualifying for long service leave, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Employers are increasingly coming under fire for using confidentiality agreements after workplace s-xual harassment allegations as a "form of gag", according to a lawyer.
The Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of an employee who called managers "c-nt" and "f-ggot", rejecting his claim that bipolar disorder fuelled his behaviour.
NAB has boosted its graduate intake and given its program a facelift, removing university scores from its eligibility criteria and shortening its application process.
Redundancy conversations are the most complained about aspect of the transition process, highlighting a need for greater attention to this area, a career transitions expert says.
Are you ready to meet the big HR challenges of 2018 head on? In this webcast, two lawyers outline the emerging risks in hot topics including accessorial liability, s-xual harassment claims, the gig economy, and much 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.
