http://www.hrdaily.com.au/index.php The National News Service for HR Professionals en-au Copyright HR Daily 2011 hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/RDF/hrdaily_logo.gif http://www.hrdaily.com.au/ The National News Service for HR Professionals http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2603 When an employee is the victim of cyber bullying or abusive phone calls that originate outside of their employment, an employer shouldn't simply dismiss the affair as a "personal" problem, according to Ashurst lawyer Taboka Finn. HR Daily 2013-05-15T07:22:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2556 Employers tend to overlook their health and safety obligations to employees who work from home or other off-site areas, but it is neither difficult nor onerous to take the necessary compliance steps, says employment lawyer Kristin Ramsey. HR Daily 2013-04-04T07:26:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2540 When seeking to return an ill or injured employee to work, employers should be prepared to ask for - and provide - a great deal of detailed information, says employment lawyer Helen Donovan. HR Daily 2013-03-25T07:27:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2542 Managing long-term absent employees requires a cautious and proactive approach, or employers risk facing claims involving the whole gamut of employment law. Watch this webcast to understand how to: manage prolonged absences from work;identify the 'inherent requirements' of a position;consider 'reasonable adjustments';ensure compliance with the proposed amendments to Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws;determine what material to provide in an independent medical assessment;return employees to work on suitable duties; andevaluate relevant legal risks before a termination of employment. HR Daily 2013-03-25T07:00:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2543 In this 20-minute Q&A, Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Helen Donovan answers your questions about managing ill and injured employees. HR Daily 2013-03-22T14:49:28+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2533 A former executive who has experienced depression first-hand says the traditional way employers approach mental health isn't working - but the solution is simpler than they might think. HR Daily 2013-03-18T07:28:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2522 Contractors make up part of nearly every employer's workforce, but understanding your responsibilities in this area and maintaining first-rate safety standards can be tough. This webcast covers:How to ensure contractor compliance;Your OHS obligations to different kinds of contractors;Harmonisation - consultation obligations and other changes;Current general requirements;Warranties and indemnities; and more. HR Daily 2013-03-07T15:53:34+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2512 Employers should carefully monitor and manage how much discretionary sick leave they provide to employees following an injury or illness, according to employment lawyer Helen Donovan. HR Daily 2013-02-28T07:20:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2494 Interviews are an integral part of any workplace investigation, and play a vital role in ensuring a fair and just outcome after bullying, misconduct or unsafe work. Watch this webcast to develop your skills and help your organisation make the best decisions after workplace incidents. In this presentation expert investigator Harriet Stacey, from WISE Workplace, explains: the PEACE framework for structuring workplace interviews;how to interview the respondent of a workplace allegation;how to apply procedural fairness principles during interviews; privacy, confidentiality, anonymity and related considerations;rules around record-keeping, and more. HR Daily 2013-02-12T15:51:58+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2492 Employee claims under the Fair Work Act are increasingly targeting individuals, so HR practitioners should ensure they help directors and officers to understand their potential liability, says employment lawyer Ben Gee. HR Daily 2013-02-12T07:23:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2448 Every HR and safety practitioner will potentially have to address drug and alcohol issues at work, but none should take action without a solid understanding of the legal landscape. In this presentation, Luke Connolly and Allison Grant, from Mills Oakley Lawyers, explain:When - and how - it is appropriate to conduct workplace drug tests;How to respond to incidents of drug and alcohol use at work;Drafting considerations for drug and alcohol policies; andLegal risks arising from workplace drug and alcohol management. HR Daily 2012-12-07T16:58:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2436 Can employers face legal risks for not implementing a workplace drug-testing regime? How should managers deal with workers who refuse to be tested? Is consistency required when dealing with positive drug-test results? Mills Oakley employment lawyers Luke Connolly and Allison Grant answer these questions and more - read or listen to their answers here. HR Daily 2012-11-28T14:30:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2412 Investigations into workplace incidents and allegations can go awry if HR practitioners don't avoid common pitfalls during interviews, say expert investigators Harriet Stacey and Alison Page. HR Daily 2012-11-13T07:15:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2400 A sustainable workforce is one that flourishes, and HR professionals can be instrumental in making it happen, but most workplaces "don't do it very well", says an academic. HR Daily 2012-11-06T07:22:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2394 Are your policies and practices covering workplace bullying and harassment clear, comprehensive, and easy to follow? Are they capable of protecting your organisation from these risks? This webinar, presented by Ashurst lawyer Taboka Finn, explains:How bullying and harassment definitions are evolving;The potential impact of proposed laws in this area;Ways to handle online, social media and out-of-hours behaviour;OHS issues that HR professionals must be mindful of;Considerations for your anti-bullying and harassment policies; andLessons from recent case law. HR Daily 2012-10-30T15:30:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2322 By assigning responsibility for managing ill and injured employees to a specific person, HR departments can help organisations avoid many of the risks arising from this area, says Lander and Rogers partner Neil Napper. HR Daily 2012-08-29T07:24:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2310 Drug and alcohol addiction is like "any other health condition" and employees should be given opportunities to seek treatment and improve their job performance rather than have their employment terminated, psychologist Cameron Brown says. HR Daily 2012-08-22T07:19:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2279 Upcoming changes to NSW's workers' compensation laws will possibly give rise to a new form of industrial dispute, an employment lawyer has confirmed to HR Daily. HR Daily 2012-07-26T07:01:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2164 Most HR policies fail to deal with modern bullying, discrimination and harassment challenges - including after-hours misconduct and misuse of social networks - says workplace lawyer Brad Swebeck. HR Daily 2012-04-13T10:22:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2165 Employers can significantly reduce the risk of a psychological injury claim if they practise eight important steps, say Hicksons employment lawyers Brad Swebeck and Stewart Cameron. HR Daily 2012-04-13T10:18:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2163 Most HR policies fail to deal with modern bullying, discrimination and harassment challenges - including after-hours misconduct and misuse of social networks - says workplace lawyer Brad Swebeck. In this presentation, he and fellow Hicksons Lawyers partner Stewart Cameron outline: How to detect, prevent and manage bullying, discrimination and harassment;New psychological injury risks posed by misuse of social networks/media;What to include in bullying and harassment policies; Your rights and responsibilities when managing employees' out-of-hours behaviour; Appropriate responses to employee complaints;Lessons to be learned from successful claims brought against employers; How to defend spurious claims; How to avoid claims arising from performance management; and HR managers' liability for psychological injury under the existing and new OHS national framework. HR Daily 2012-04-13T10:10:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2148 A recent workers' compensation decision involving an employer's bungled inquiry into a workplace conflict of interest should ring alarm bells for employers, and highlights some important do's and don'ts for investigating personal or sensitive matters. HR Daily 2012-03-28T07:26:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2136 Employers that fail to provide information to travelling workers about potential risks to their health and safety risk breaching their moral and legal duties, with flow-on effects to employee engagement, according to Michael Eberhard of Concur Technologies. HR Daily 2012-03-21T07:17:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2105 Exasperated employers should refrain from reprimanding underperforming employees for taking too much sick leave, or from sacking them while they're away, lawyers warn. HR Daily 2012-02-28T08:25:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2043 Managing workers on extended sick leave, or with long-term injuries, requires carefully balancing business needs with your rights and obligations as an employer. HR Daily 2011-12-07T09:05:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2042 Managing workers on extended sick leave, or with long-term injuries, requires carefully balancing business needs with your rights and obligations as an employer. Watch this webcast to learn: The major risks in taking action on long-term injured, sick or absent employees;A step-by-step process for managing employees on unauthorised absence;What to do when an injured worker is unable to return to work or perform pre-injury duties; andTips for defending unfair dismissal and other claims arising from absenteeism. HR Daily 2011-12-07T09:01:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2037 The model workplace safety laws commence in January, but employers that wait until then to comply could find themselves at risk of fines, prosecutions, or worse. This HR Daily webinar will aid your preparation. HR Daily 2011-12-05T16:29:07+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2006 Employers that rely solely on behavioural-based safety (BBS) programs to avoid accidents and injuries may well find their effectiveness plateaus, according to safety specialists. HR Daily 2011-11-15T08:18:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1943 A successful workers' compensation claim against Telstra by an employee who fell while working from home shouldn't cause other employers to put these arrangements in the "too hard" basket, says employment lawyer Kristin Ramsey. HR Daily 2011-09-15T08:19:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1941 Organisations that rely on contingent workers will be most significantly affected by the introduction of harmonised workplace safety laws, says employment lawyer Charles Cameron. HR Daily 2011-09-13T08:16:00+10:00