Three in four employees facing mental health discrimination
The vast majority of employees living with mental health problems have faced stigma and discrimination in the past 12 months, new research shows. » more »
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Support person overstepped in 'representing' adverse action claimant
An employee has lost her chance at an adverse action appeal; meanwhile her support person is being referred to Police after overstepping his role and sending a series of "abusive" emails to the Fair Work Commission. » more »
"Unrealistic" to put injured employee's dismissal on hold
It was "unrealistic" to expect an employer to wait for an injured employee to undergo therapy before dismissing him for being unable to perform the inherent requirements of his role, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Misconduct dismissal ruled fair despite procedural flaws
An employer failed to conduct an open and transparent investigation into an employee's alleged misconduct, but this didn't warrant upholding her dismissal claim, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Dismissal unfair after employer "fast tracked" warnings
An employer acted with "undue haste" in fast tracking two warnings about a manager's misconduct, when it would have been "relatively easy" to obtain her response to its allegations before sacking her. » more »
Diverse personalities call for tailored approaches to workplace stress
Individual personalities react differently to workplace stress, and taking generalised approaches to wellbeing can do more harm than good, a Myers-Briggs psychologist says. » more »
This week's top HR stories, in brief
The week's biggest HR stories cover: strategies for minimising workplace conflict risks; the best employers for leadership and 'giving back'; a successful 'double dipping' claim; why bargaining is reaching an impasse; and more. » more »
Reinstatement ordered after disciplinary action ruled "inconsistent"
An employer's inconsistent disciplinary response to a workplace incident rendered a supervisor's dismissal unfair, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in ordering reinstatement. » more »
"Radical flexibility" essential in future employment relationships
Employees with some say over when, where, and how long they work for are much more likely to be high-performing than those with less flexibility, new research shows. » more »
Crystal clear dismissal letters; Managing opinions at work; and more
Termination letters must be crystal clear to help employers avoid confusion and potential claims, HR Daily Community member Shane Koelmeyer reaffirms in this week's featured post. » more »
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