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While there is "wilful avoidance" by some employers when it comes to underpayments, the causes are typically much less sinister, says a lawyer.

Flexible work options that suit one employee could cause issues for another, so it is critical for employers to set and then maintain expectations and boundaries, an HR specialist says.

Applications for orders to stop workplace bullying carry multiple risks that sometimes fly under the radar for employers, a workplace lawyer says.

Courts and tribunals are ordering higher compensation and penalties against employers that breach their workplace discrimination obligations, a lawyer warns in highlighting emerging risks in this space.

Whether employers decide to mandate, encourage, or say nothing about COVID-19 vaccinations, a policy will give employees clarity on the topic, a lawyer says.

An effective framework for responding to whistleblower disclosures has five key elements, a lawyer says.

Recommendations to approach sexual harassment complaints with a safety lens create "a bit of a contest" for HR to manage carefully, a lawyer says.

It's clear that organisations can't operate at peak performance at all times, but right now they can strive for sustainable performance, an expert says.

Employment contracts can work in harmony with modern awards and enterprise agreements if employers are careful not to make industrial instruments contractually binding, a lawyer says.

Free-flowing communication is one of nine key dimensions that high-performing teams share, but too often leaders can act as a "bottleneck", experts say.