Social conventions around appearance in the workplace and perceptions of what is reasonable have changed drastically, but it is still acceptable for employers to implement and enforce dress codes, a lawyer says.
An employer's reputation is "the greatest asset that's not on the balance sheet", and should be included in audits, according to an organisational expert.
The Fair Work Commission has criticised a manager for failing to deal with the "simple matter" of issuing warnings, finding an employee's dismissal for poor performance was unfair.
It's never been easier to learn so much about prospective candidates before hiring them, but with the extra knowledge comes new decision-making risks. Watch this webcast to understand the key issues in this space, and how to manage them.
Impatience is not often seen as a positive trait, but in a mentoring relationship it can help keep a person - or idea - on track, HR Daily Community member Mark Hodgson says.
Separate studies have revealed the management practices that can drive workers to suicide, and the wide-reaching impacts of domestic violence in the workplace.
Paying the minimum period of notice specified in the Fair Work Act when a contract doesn't address the issue can expose employers to claims they breached "reasonable" notice obligations, an employment law specialist says.
In a webinar on 27 October, an employment lawyer will outline basic and high-level considerations prior to executive, medical and misconduct termination decisions; common traps to avoid in these scenarios; how to minimise post-termination risks; and much more. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
