A court has ordered an employer not to sack an injured worker while his disability discrimination claim is in train, after accepting COVID-19 lockdowns played a role in his conflicting medical evidence and late injunction application. » more »
The different approaches employers are taking to reduce their staffing costs carry varying degrees of risk, but all can be minimised with effective communication, according to an employment law expert. » more »
Working parents currently require more support than ever to maintain their productivity, but there's no one size fits all approach to providing it, specialists say. » more »
Even during challenging and uncertain times, leaders can foster higher performance levels from their teams using a three-stage process. » more »
The week's biggest HR stories cover: JobKeeper conundrum; COVID-19 job losses; maintaining productivity remotely; redundancy pay reductions; and more. » more »
In this week's featured post, HR Daily Community member Zandy Fell discusses the importance of a "conversation culture", outlining how to stabilise communication during times of uncertainty and change. Community members are also blogging about maintaining strong workforce connections, stop-bullying orders and PIPs, remote investigations and more. » more »
An employer did not take unlawful adverse action against a prospective employee when it rescinded her job offer after she requested changes to her contract and workstation. » more »
Experiencing job insecurity can change an individual's personality for the worse, an Australian study spanning nearly a decade has found. » more »
A worker has again failed to prove she was an employee rather than a contractor, with an appeal bench ruling three critical factors pointed "decisively away" from an employment relationship. » more »
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It has never been more important for employers to properly manage sick leave and risks of illness in their workplace. This HR Daily webinar will provide details around legal issues, case law, and management considerations.
