A psychological assessment specialist has been ordered to provide its reasons for labelling an employee "unsuitable" for his job, to assist his unfair dismissal claim.
The Federal Circuit Court has accepted that an employer did not sack an employee for insisting that it investigate his workplace bullying complaint, finding the organisation's response was reasonable.
Nearly six months on from its data security breach, PageUp CEO and founder Karen Cariss shares some valuable insights around what to expect when an incident occurs, and lessons learned during the response, by her company and its clients.
An employee's refusal to use his employer's new workplace technology was a valid reason for dismissal, despite the employer's "concerning" privacy oversights, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
With many data breaches a result of human error, HR plays a vital role in preparing for and responding to cybersecurity threats on sensitive information, according to specialists in the field.
A new national inquiry into workplace sexual harassment is "long overdue" and will shine a spotlight on HR's prevention efforts. Also in this article, what's known so far about the PageUp data breach risks; research on job insecurity; another state gets labour hire licensing; and more.
HR teams around Australia have reverted to 'manual' systems after being alerted to a potential breach of the popular PageUp system, but remain in the dark about the incident's true impact.
This week's roll-out of Europe's new data laws should prompt Australian HR professionals to consider how they're storing and using personal information, according to compliance and technology experts.
The Fair Work Commission has cast some doubt on which employees can be considered "award-free", employment lawyers warn. Also in this article, a record number of workplaces have received gender-equality recognition; skills shortages are the top threat to company growth; the national data breach scheme begins today; and more.
Imminent privacy laws will shine a spotlight on workplace surveillance practices, and the steps employers take to prevent breaches. Meanwhile, new research names the top graduate employers; which HR roles are in greatest demand; the most common jobseeker complaints; and more.
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