Employer discriminated against s-xually harassed worker
An employer discriminated against an employee in a sexual harassment investigation, by treating her less favourably than the co-worker accused of the conduct, a tribunal has ruled. » more »
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Ill and injured employees update
Failing to appropriately manage ill and injured workers can have a broad range of ramifications. This webinar will clarify specific obligations and provide best practice tips. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee. » more »
HR manager's adverse action ruling overturned
A court has overturned an employee's $160k compensation for adverse action, finding an HR manager was justified in dismissing an absent employee who refused to attend an independent medical examination. » more »
Reinstatement ordered after HR "elevated" performance issues
The Fair Work Commission has criticised an HR manager for "erroneously elevating" allegations against a manager in a sacking that was "entirely disproportionate" to his performance. » more »
Employee unfairly sacked after three-year remote work "trial"
An employee who worked remotely for several years before his employer told him to return to the office or resign was unfairly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Inadvertent whistleblower law breaches "inevitable"
Many organisations are still grappling to ensure they comply with the new whistleblower laws, which require a departure from some standard HR processes, according to an employment lawyer. » more »
'You can't overcommunicate during change'
Coping with the volume of workplace change can be overwhelming, and employers must factor the 'change workload' into their overall planning, says an expert. » more »
Successful change: push versus pull tactics
Storytelling is the delivery mechanism lacking in most change projects as employers persist with ineffective 'push' strategies, a communication expert says. » more »
This week's top HR stories in brief
This week's biggest HR stories cover: optimal team sizes; an employee dismissed after abusing his CEO; avoiding 'HR speak'; annualised wage clauses; parental leave; and more... » more »
Development, not training, spurs organisational growth
As organisations strive to become more agile it is not the training and resources they provide, but how fast their people can grow, that will make the biggest difference. » more »
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HR hot spots 2020
The employment and industrial relations space continues to be a hive of activity, with further legal reforms and important court rulings imminent. This webinar will discuss the most crucial developing issues.
