What are your options when an employee is sick after exhausting all leave entitlements? Have you ever been given a medical certificate that seems less than legit? Watch this webcast to understand how to manage personal leave in a legally sound way.
A recent court case sends a timely reminder that whenever HR professionals communicate something negative about an employee to anyone other than that person, they should beware of defamation risks, says Lander and Rogers partner Neil Napper.
A call centre employer has reduced its staff turnover and absenteeism by more than 30 per cent in just six months - and doubled its engagement score - following a major culture overhaul driven primarily by employees.
It is acceptable for an employer to require a medical certificate to cover certain absences and not others, but not to place an "arbitrary" limit on the number of times it will accept an alternative, according to the Fair Work Commission.
If you think an employee's cold symptoms are wildly exaggerated, and point to nothing more than a harmless "man flu", you might be tempted to dismiss their complaints - but according to Dr Georgia Karabatsos, employers should take all symptoms seriously.
Investing in preventative mental health - when compared to the costs of workers' compensation claims, absenteeism and lost productivity - really is a "no brainer", according to people risk expert Danni Hocking.
Defining the return on investments in workplace wellness is one of the biggest challenges for employers with "the best intentions", but data is critical to continuing support for programs, says Aon Hewitt principal Danni Hocking.
Investing in workplace wellness reduces business costs associated with absence and workers' compensation, but there are clear benefits in terms of engagement and productivity as well, says Aon Hewitt principal Danni Hocking.
In this webcast, she outlines:
the positive impact of workplace wellness programs;
the business impact of unhealthy employees;
how to integrate wellness programs based on your organisation's risk profile;
HR's role in workplace wellness;
a case study of a successful workplace wellness initiative; and
the importance of articulating the return on investment in workplace wellness.
Employers should carefully monitor and manage how much discretionary sick leave they provide to employees following an injury or illness, according to employment lawyer Helen Donovan.
In the event of an unfair dismissal claim from an injured worker, a solid paper trail is a critical element of an employer's defence, says Mills Oakley lawyer Luke Connolly - but when it comes to constructing one, many don't know where to start.
The laws around engaging casual and contract workers have changed drastically this year. Understand how this affects your organisation by attending this HR Daily webinar.
From August, employees will have a legislated right to disconnect from work. Understand what this means for your organisation by watching this HR Daily Premium webcast.
