Advising a talent manager "in a totally ad hoc fashion" that his role was becoming redundant "only served to further destabilise his already unstable mental state", a commission has found in a psychological injury dispute.
The importance of managing low job control as a psychosocial hazard can't be underestimated, because "control is what lets people cope with demand", a safety and compliance specialist says.
Continuing falls in employee engagement suggest that despite ongoing effort, many employers still aren't prioritising, measuring or acting on the areas with the most potential impact.
A commission has refused to strike out parts of a worker's stop-bullying claim, despite accepting some of the alleged conduct didn't occur while she was "at work".
After accusing an employee of misconduct because she'd complained about being forced to take annual leave, an employer then effectively dismissed her when it took her departure from work as a resignation, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Mainstream gender equity initiatives don't typically prioritise the actions with the most potential to shift the needle on women's representation in leadership roles, a major project has found.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
The Fair Work Commission has rejected that an employee's fourth consecutive fixed-term contract was excluded from the Fair Work Act's limitations, finding he was dismissed.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
