Stand down after WFH request ruled unfair
A JobKeeper-enabling stand down that applied only to one worker, who had recently requested to work only from home, was unfair, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
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'Active allyship' not flowing from the top
The number of 'active allies' promoting workplace inclusion is increasing, but senior leaders must do more as role models in the space, research shows. » more »
Employee constructively dismissed after "bizarre" workplace investigation
An employee accused of spreading rumours about her boss has successfully argued she was constructively dismissed following a "humiliating" investigation process. » more »
COVID accelerates shift in benefits; "Always on" peer pressure; and more
The pandemic has improved employers' approach to employee benefits but there are more opportunities to boost the impact of these programs, Mercer research shows. Also in this article: employees suffering "always on" pressure; and the COVID changes workers want to keep. » more »
Mediation could mitigate "inevitable" rise in disputes
A spike in employee disputes in the coming months is "inevitable", but a specialist says many are avoidable if employers use proactive mediation before deciding on workplace changes. » more »
Dismissal injunctions unnecessary during bullying claims
An employee's bid for interim orders restraining her employer from disciplining or dismissing her until her stop-bullying application is finalised has been rejected on appeal. » more »
Financial stress poses growing threat to employees' productivity
A growing proportion of employees are reporting that financial concerns are impacting their work. » more »
Early starts and unpaid overtime constituted "deliberate exploitation"
An employer that required workers to turn up early for their shifts without payment and to "volunteer" for overtime has been fined $65k, with a tribunal describing its Fair Work Act breaches as brazen and reckless. » more »
This week's top stories in brief
The week's biggest HR stories cover: enticing employees back to the workplace; addressing internal employer branding; contracting and casuals confusion; and more. » more »
HR's redundancy defence "flawed"; Case law update; more
An HR manager has failed to argue that mentioning potential redundancies during a toolbox meeting satisfied consultation requirements. Also in this article: new misconduct and discrimination cases; proposals to extend parental leave; and more. » more »
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