Want employees back? Eliminate time-wasting meetings
Office-based employers will struggle to encourage their remote workers back unless they get rid of time-wasting meetings, according to an organisational development specialist. » more »
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Sleep health moves squarely into employers' domain
Employers can actively support workers to develop healthier sleeping patterns – with flow-on effects to safety, wellbeing and productivity – using some simple tools, an expert says. » more »
Disrespectful texts to HR manager were "inexcusable"
An employee's frustration over his perceived unequal treatment at work didn't warrant the excessive number of harassing text messages he sent his HR manager, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in upholding his dismissal. » more »
"Unconscionable" investigation delay made employee's dismissal harsh
An employee sacked for misconduct has won an appeal against his dismissal due to flaws in the investigation, which included "inexplicable and unconscionable delay". » more »
Employers warned about redundancy selection criteria
Many redundancy decisions put on hold by JobKeeper 1.0 are now back on the agenda, and a lawyer warns that making fair, defensible decisions about who to select and why will take some careful consideration. » more »
Q&A on JobKeeper 2.0 and pandemic flexibilities
With JobKeeper 2.0 changes coming into effect later this month, an employment lawyer has answered questions from HR Daily Premium members about the new regime. » more »
Frustrated employee's derogatory comments warranted sacking
An employee who was "clearly" frustrated about his delayed return to work after an injury deserved to be dismissed for his derogatory comments to an HR manager, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Employers develop "insatiable" appetite for contracting
A "massive paradigm shift" is underway in employment as cost-conscious organisations opt for contracting over permanent headcount, a workforce strategy specialist says. » more »
Webcast: Fair and sound workplace investigations
One misstep in workplace investigations can undermine a decision and expose employers to claims, and remote work arrangements have added an extra layer of complexity. In this webcast, a lawyer discusses procedural fairness essentials, case law lessons, special considerations during COVID-19, and much more. » more »
Individuals fined for 'ignoring' IR laws and underpaying workers
An employer and its two directors have been ordered to pay a worker more than $142k in penalties and unpaid wages, with the Federal Circuit Court labelling them "captains on what was a very poorly crewed vessel". In related news, another employer must pay a worker $78k. » more »
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Uncovering workplace culture trouble spots
When signs of workplace misbehaviour arise, it's not always necessary or even advisable to launch straight into a formal investigation.
