'Genuine' redundancy challenges set to rise
Unfair dismissal rulings from 2020 hold many lessons for employers for the year ahead, not least among which is the importance of shoring up genuine redundancy defences, lawyers say. » more »
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Kylie Minogue act injured employee, but risk was "far-fetched"
Being cajoled to perform on stage at an awards dinner caused a manager's psychiatric injury – but the risk was so far-fetched his employer couldn't have foreseen and managed it, a court has ruled. » more »
Employer slammed for "one of the poorest displays" of a dismissal process
A Fair Work Commissioner has lambasted an employer for "one of the poorest displays" of a dismissal process she has seen, involving an employee sacked for taking "unwarranted" sick leave. » more »
'Digital mindfulness' critical to employee wellbeing
Remote working tools have increased the distractions employees face, posing a major threat to wellbeing if left unaddressed, a specialist says. » more »
Redundancy exception challenge; Government issues mental health guides; and more
The High Court has refused to hear an employer's redundancy-exception appeal, while unions are calling for the "loophole" to be closed. Also in this article, government guides for mentally healthier workplaces; new research on underpayments; and more. » more »
FWC orders reinstatement of employee accused of criminal conduct
The Fair Work Commission has ordered an employer to reinstate an employee it reported to the police and then sacked, finding it acted prematurely and relied on retributive complaints made by her subordinates. » more »
Webcast: Unfair dismissal case law roundup
Which of 2020's unfair dismissal cases will have lasting ramifications? This webcast provides a roundup of the year's most important rulings to put your organisation on the right footing in 2021. » more »
Leading in uncertainty is top learning priority for 2021
Leadership development stalled for some employers in 2020, but in getting programs back up and running there's one area in particular to focus on for the greatest impact. » more »
HR leaders underestimating upcoming people challenges; and more
Employers could be underestimating the extent of people challenges they're likely to face in 2021. Also in this article: a roundup of recent HR research and more. » more »
Employee "blindsided" by meeting wins reinstatement
A dismissal meeting that "blindsided" an employee accused of misconduct while on annual leave "should never have occurred in the way it did", the Fair Work Commission has chided. » more »
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HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down as we head into 2021. Will you be ready?
