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Partners of women who give birth via caesarean sections do not automatically become "primary carers" for their new babies, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in a dispute about paid parental leave.

Employers can "future-proof" their businesses by making collaboration the norm, but this requires leaders to share their fears and vulnerabilities, according to entrepreneur and author Janine Garner.

Do you know which policies, procedures and contracts need reviewing, in light of recent legislative and case law developments? Watch this webcast to understand how the employment law landscape has changed in relation to bullying, adverse action, employment contracts, investigations and more.

Exemplary leadership requires a combination of five practices, incorporated into daily activities and exercises, according to new research.

Shared services operating models are becoming more prevalent, and their rise heralds a shift in HR professionals' roles and requisite skillsets, says Accenture Australia operations lead Russell Ives.

Do the leaders in your organisation use language that encourages action? Do they get buy-in from their teams and "water the right habits"?

Contrary to popular wisdom, encouraging staff to increase their distractions can actually improve productivity and reduce the risk of burnout, says a performance coach.

A large employer that failed to fully engage its HR department in important investigations of safety breaches has been ordered to reinstate two employees.

An employee who was dismissed for refusing to accept a new position has failed to argue he was sacked for taking sick leave, even though his termination letter expressly referred to it.

A successful candidate who claimed his employer misrepresented the nature and likely duration of his role during the recruitment process has failed in his bid for damages.