Court upholds employer's claim after employees breached good faith
Two employees breached their duties of good faith and fidelity in poaching their former employer's clients after amending their contracts, the Federal Court has ruled. » more »
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'Unsexy' succession planning falls by the wayside
Organisations will rely more on HR to reduce barriers to growth in an uncertain market, and this means succession planning must come to the fore, a leadership expert says. » more »
New bullying orders for HR manager caught in directors' crossfire
The Fair Work Commission has granted additional stop-bullying orders to an HR manager who became "collateral damage" in a dispute between two company directors. » more »
Coronavirus and HR: Minimising business disruption
Identifying which roles are necessary for an organisation to function is a core element of any business response to a potential pandemic, according to talent specialists at Gartner. » more »
Webcast: 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 discusses the most crucial developing issues. » more »
"Very risky" for employers to defend zero-tolerance policies
The Fair Work Commission has criticised an employer's "inconsistent" and "risky" zero-tolerance D&A policy, ordering reinstatement for an employee sacked after failing a random test. » more »
This week's top HR stories in brief
The past week's biggest HR stories cover: Coronavirus risks; safety culture; data literacy; psychological injuries; workforce planning; and more... » more »
Summary dismissal warning; Discrimination; Casual employment risks; and more
HR Daily Community member Phil O'Brien clarifies when misconduct justifies summary dismissal highlighting an employer's "cobbled together" termination defence. Community members are also blogging about racial discrimination at work, casual employment and accessorial liability. » more »
Employer had no discretion to cap star performer's pay
An employer that withheld promised incentives from an employee who outperformed her sales targets has been ordered to pay her more than $370k. » more »
Dismissal was fair despite inconsistent rule enforcement
An employee who was sacked for jaywalking after a safety crackdown has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that his employer's inconsistent enforcement prior to the stricter rules rendered his dismissal unfair. » more »
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