Redundancy consultation must be more than "perfunctory"
The Fair Work Commission has, in finding an employee was unfairly dismissed, reminded employers that redundancy consultation should be "substantive" and "not merely perfunctory". » more »
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Webcast: Preventative approaches to workplace harassment
With no signs of the #metoo movement slowing down, high-profile s-xual harassment cases continue to shine a spotlight on employers' inactions and failings in this area. This webcast discusses legislative and policy developments, investigating allegations and responding to informal complaints, the pros and cons of mandating bystander action, and more. » more »
Five "blockers" are holding back workplace creativity
Innovation is key to progressing an organisation's service, products, and culture, but a specialist warns most workplaces have five "blockers" to overcome before they can unleash employees' creativity. » more »
HR misunderstood employee's 'clearly conditional' resignation
An employee was not required to correct HR's misunderstanding of his "clearly" conditional resignation, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in upholding his unfair dismissal claim. » more »
Case study: Putting the wellbeing onus on individuals
Employees' wellbeing needs are so individual that employers can't just provide benefits; they have to proactively empower people to take responsibility for themselves, says Seek's HR director. » more »
How COVID has impacted HR salaries; HR wants more remote work
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the salaries of some senior HR roles, Robert Half's 2020 salary guide shows. » more »
$230k fines for underpayments, adverse action breaches
An employer and its directors have failed to argue they have "suffered enough" after underpaying workers and shouldn't be fined for their Fair Work breaches. » more »
Workplace fraud on the rise; Six red flags to watch for
The pandemic has increased the likelihood of employees committing workplace fraud, but a specialist says employers can minimise their risks by watching out for some common red flags. » more »
Remote work is no excuse for neglecting procedural fairness
Remote work has added some complexity to managing employees' misconduct, but recent cases show this will not provide any excuse for employers' procedural fairness failings. » more »
Employer's approach to performance management 'disappointing': FWC
The Fair Work Commission has cautioned employers against pre-preparing termination letters, after finding an employee was unfairly dismissed for failing to sufficiently improve her performance. » more »
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