An employee's dishonesty during an investigation into his out-of-hours misconduct made his dismissal fair, while a colleague sacked over the same incident won reinstatement. Also in this article: a roundup of recent dismissal rulings. » more »
'Part-time flex' employment is being proposed in this week's IR omnibus bill, while other newly announced measures include a criminal offence of wage theft, and extending pandemic-related flexibilities. » more »
Details of the imminent IR legislation have now been revealed, including a statutory definition of casual work, a fix for double-dipping claims and expanded casual conversion rights. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has accepted an employer's claim that its procedural failures when dismissing an underperforming manager didn't matter to the usual degree, because he had completed the minimum employment period only 11 hours earlier. » more »
Employee resignations are on the rise, and so are disputes about whether they are genuine, or constructive dismissals. This Q&A discusses protective and preventative steps employers can take. » more »
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An employee who was "coasting along" under a remote manager has successfully challenged his dismissal, on the basis he was never properly warned that his performance wasn't up to scratch. » more »
On the diverse spectrum of workplace changes employers are now making, the "most interesting" involve pilot programs and careful measuring to ensure they'll have lasting success, a workplace strategist says. » more »
Research the FWC is using to inform its award flexibility proposals suggests employees should have a right not to work from home. Also in this article, a new Australian study outlines optimal working from home conditions. » more »
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This HR Daily webinar will discuss employers' legal obligations around mental health issues; tips for managing performance, disciplinary and investigation processes where mental illness might be involved; special considerations in light of COVID-19; and much more.
