Post-lockdown unavailability didn't warrant dismissal
A casual employee who was not immediately available when her employer's business reopened after a nine-week lockdown was unfairly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
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HR can "give time back" to frustrated employees
"The jury is out" on hybrid working's impact on productivity, but some key opportunities exist for HR to improve it, a transformation specialist says. » more »
EA terms didn't "displace" employment contract
An enterprise agreement's redundancy provisions did not "displace" those in an employee's contract, a court has ruled in dismissing his dispute. » more »
Employers pass four levels before hybrid work "nirvana"
As hybrid work becomes the 'new normal' for many organisations, culture strategists say organisations fall into one of five categories. » more »
Misconduct fell between carelessness and negligence; reinstatement ordered
An employer has failed to block reinstatement orders for a manager it sacked for misconduct, after the Fair Work Commission found her "carelessness" could be rectified on reinstatement. » more »
Employees struggling with 'RTW fatigue'; HR among top career-change roles; more
Employees who have returned to offices report struggling to cope, feeling fatigued and burned out by lunchtime. Also in this article: back-to-back meeting stress and which industries are facing a talent exodus. » more »
Webcast: Managing social media misconduct
Whether it's 'keyboard warriors', online bullying/harassment, #metoo allegations, disparaging remarks or political views, employees' social media activity can give employers plenty to be concerned about. Watch this webcast to understand how this area interacts with employers' legal rights and responsibilities. » more »
Employee fairly sacked after sleep-in caused "chaotic scenes"
An employee who neglected her duties because she slept in, and breached COVID operating procedures at the height of the pandemic, has failed to prove her dismissal was unfair. » more »
Mandatory vaccination requirement "lawful and reasonable", sacking upheld
An employer had a valid reason to dismiss an employee for refusing its direction to get a flu vaccination, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Historical harassment psych claim; HR's prevention role; and more
An employee has failed to prove that historical workplace harassment caused her current psychological injuries. Also in this article, new dismissal and other rulings; HR's role in preventing harassment; and more. » more »
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