An employee who suffered psychiatric injury after a supervisor took covert photos of her chest is entitled to compensation, after a court found her employer's response to the incident and her concerns wasn't "reasonable".
Should an employer provide allegations to workers accused of misconduct before meeting with them? When should employers become involved in misconduct that occurs outside of work? Who should receive a copy of an investigation report? These and more questions are answered in this Q&A.
There are many pitfalls for HR professionals when investigating misconduct allegations, according to workplace lawyer Nick Noonan, who last week told a webinar how to avoid them.
Mishandling a workplace investigation is one of the surest ways for your organisation to end up defending an employee claim. Watch this webcast to understand how to investigate misconduct allegations while minimising your legal exposure.
Employees who achieve fantastic results at a cost to those around them tend to have managers who let them get away with it, causing bigger problems for HR down the track, according to employment lawyer Rod Collinson.
Persistently difficult employees should be given a right to respond to misconduct allegations before dismissal decisions, even in cases where it seems doing so won't make a difference, the Fair Work Commission has highlighted.
A recent unfair dismissal finding against an HR and recruitment consultancy highlights the need for proper process even in seemingly clear-cut cases of misconduct.
In a webinar on 17 September, learn how to conduct a procedurally fair investigation, and make decisions that will stand up to scrutiny. Premium members should click through to request a pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
A long-serving employee who justified an altercation with a colleague as "a man's right to fight back" was harshly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A worker was fairly sacked for breaking one of his employer's 'cardinal rules', despite procedural failings in its HR practices, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Although Respect@Work legislation has been in place for some time, employers' responses vary greatly on the spectrum between non-compliance and best practices. Join us at this HR Daily Premium webinar to lift your organisation's game on this critical issue.
Employers continue to face shifting boundaries regarding their ability to address misconduct that occurs outside the workplace or normal working hours. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand the scope of your rights and obligations.
