Is a "mass exodus of organisational refugees" imminent?
RETENTION
There's just one thing holding back a "mass exodus of organisational refugees", and no guarantee that employers can stop it, says a Gartner VP. » more »
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LEGISLATION & REGULATION
Religious freedom draft updated; Casual's compensation appeal fails
A new draft of the contentious religious freedom bill has been welcomed by employer groups, but they say further changes are still necessary. And a casual has lost his appeal against compensation ordered after HR failed to intervene in a rostering dispute.
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Seeking medical information about absent employees
HEALTH, WELLBEING & SAFETY
Managing ill and injured employees can become incredibly complex, so it's important for employers to remember they have a clear right to seek medical information to help them in the process, according to a workplace lawyer. » more »
REMUNERATION, BENEFITS & RECOGNITION
PREMIUM
Poor record-keeping nixes employer's underpayment defence
An employer that had no records to disprove underpayment allegations by two former employees has been ordered to pay them almost $19,000 plus interest. » more »
BULLYING, HARASSMENT & MISCONDUCT
PREMIUM
Sacked employee made "catastrophic error" in rejecting settlement
An employee whose dismissal for misconduct was ruled valid, but unfair, has failed to appeal the decision and her small compensation award. » more »
HEALTH, WELLBEING & SAFETY
PREMIUM
Webcast: Ill and injured employees update
Failing to appropriately manage ill and injured workers can have a broad range of ramifications. This webinar clarifies specific obligations and provide best practice tips. » more »
WHITEPAPER
PROMOTION
Job descriptions – Irrelevant or still meaningful? New whitepaper
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Seeking medical information about absent employees
Managing ill and injured employees can become incredibly complex, so it's important for employers to remember they have a clear right to seek medical information to help them in the process, according to a workplace lawyer. » more »
Performance and promotions contradict psychological injury claim
An employee who was "committed and achieving" at work has failed to prove, some years later, that he was developing a compensable psychological injury at the time. » more »
This week's top HR stories in brief
The past week's biggest HR stories cover: fostering high performance; flipping harassment responses; casual service and minimum employment periods; managing ill and injured employees; and more... » more »
Six resilience traits drive high performance in teams
The most resilient teams have six traits that help drive productivity and high performance, a specialist says. » more »
Disciplinary meeting was "private" under surveillance laws: FWC
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employee's unfair dismissal claim, after refusing to accept his secret recording of a disciplinary meeting as evidence. » more »
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HR hot spots 2020
The employment and industrial relations space continues to be a hive of activity, with further legal reforms and important court rulings imminent. This webinar will discuss the most crucial developing issues.
