Work among biggest concerns of people affected by cancer
Work is one of the biggest concerns for people affected by cancer, but employers can help alleviate it by providing appropriate support. » more »
Parents & carers (67 items)
Family-friendly practices help defeat discrimination claim
A director who complained one employee had "pulled the family card" when she missed work for "family reasons", did not discriminate on the grounds of gender or family responsibilities against another employee who he allegedly said cried "like a girl", a tribunal has found. » more »
Double maternity leave at half pay not counted towards service; Gig workers happier; and more
An employee who spread 16 weeks of maternity leave pay over 32 weeks has failed to convince a court that the extra 16 weeks should also count towards her service. Also in this article: recent dismissal rulings; Australia and New Zealand's best employers; and why gig workers have better mental health than the rest of the working population. » more »
"Disrespectful" approaches mar parents' return to work
Most employers are simply not engaging in effective or supportive conversations around what being a parent means or what returning-to-work employees need, says a performance and leadership expert. » more »
Court overturns misconduct suspension; Employer wins adverse action costs; and more
The Federal Court has lifted an employee's suspension for alleged serious misconduct, accepting her reputation could suffer if she wasn't allowed to return to work. Also in this article, a talent manager who stole confidential files has been ordered to pay an employer's court costs; two employers have announced new parental leave initiatives; and more. » more »
Host ordered to reinstate on-hire worker; General protections claims increasing; and more
The Federal Court has ordered a host employer to reinstate a labour hire worker until her adverse action claim against it is determined. Also in this article, general protections claims continue to rise; the FWO won record penalties in the past financial year; and more. » more »
No privilege for workplace bullying report; Incentives at heart of all banking misconduct; and more
An employer will have to produce its workplace investigation report in defending a stop-bullying claim, with the FWC rejecting it was subject to legal professional privilege. Also in this article, an interim report on banking and finance misconduct places the blame squarely on incentives; research shows working fathers don't get enough support from employers; and more. » more »
Flexible work "getting out of hand" no reason to refuse request
An employer that thought its flexible work arrangements were "getting out of hand" had no grounds for rejecting an employee's request, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
HR manager's redundancy genuine; Support wanes for LGBTI inclusion; and more
An HR manager who accused his boss of stealing from the business has failed to prove his redundancy wasn't genuine. Also in this article, has marriage equality lessened support for LGBTI inclusion? Plus what makes reverse mentoring successful; and more. » more »
Dismissal for excessive drinking upheld; Mock CVs promote mental health; and more
An employee who drank excessive amounts of alcohol out of work hours was fairly sacked for breaching his employer's policies, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. Also in this article, nine features of a mentally healthy workplace, the benefits of 'keeping-in-touch' programs, and more. » more »
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