This week's top HR stories in brief
This week's biggest HR stories cover: bullying; class actions; anti-discrimination law changes; mental health; industrial relations reform; and more... » more »
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Dismissal for criticising clients warranted; Supporting mental health; and more
In this week's featured post, HR Daily Community member Shane Koelmeyer examines what constitutes reasonable disciplinary action, in a case where an employee was sacked after criticising clients. Community members are also discussing mental health, flexible work, investigations, and more. » more »
Court refuses to order ban on social media monitoring
The Federal Court has rejected an employee's application for an injunction restraining her employer from monitoring her social media activity, after she repeatedly criticised the employer online. » more »
Executives need "tough love" to eliminate bullying
Stamping out workplace bullying has to be a leader-led initiative, but executives are largely escaping HR's attention. » more »
Case study: Promoting mental health at Seek
Reducing stigma around mental health issues and offering a high level of flexibility is helping Seek boost employees' wellbeing in ways that work for individuals, teams and the organisation. » more »
Misconduct sacking ruled fair despite lack of final warning
A tribunal has upheld an employee's sacking for absenteeism and "confrontational and aggressive" behaviour, rejecting her claim that she was not adequately warned about her conduct. » more »
Costs ruling could reduce "appetite" for funded class actions
In a landmark decision, the Federal Court has ruled that the funder of two class actions could potentially face a costs order if it loses, and must provide security upfront. » more »
Webcast: What's next for industrial relations?
There is "movement afoot" in industrial relations reform. This webcast sheds light on the likely direction of the Coalition's review (including EA approvals, casual employment, labour hire and more); how the union movement might respond; and what employers should be thinking about. » more »
Criminal record changes reason to "tread carefully"
Employers now have more leeway to reject job applicants on the basis of a relevant criminal record, but are being urged to "tread carefully". » more »
This week's top HR stories in brief
This week's biggest HR stories cover: fostering 'performance moments'; strength-based transformations; agile work; culture overhauls; resilience programs; and more... » more »
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