An industrial relations specialist has been ordered to pay an employer's costs of defending an unfair dismissal claim, with the Fair Work Commission describing its actions as "reckless", costly and "highly prejudicial". » more »
Qantas is facing a claim from a former employee over discrimination and harassment going back 30 years, and has failed in its attempt to block media access to the allegations. » more »
The Federal Government has provided the first glimpses of what the workplace transition back to "business as usual" might look like. » more »
Many employers have hit pause on disciplinary processes in light of disruptions caused by COVID-19, and procedural fairness will be critical as these recommence, says a workplace lawyer. » more »
Phasing out the JobKeeper scheme, rather than suddenly ending it, is one of several suggested measures to ensure a smooth labour market recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. » more »
Amid big increases in application rates and completed assessments, employers can glean valuable insights to help improve the candidate experience, a specialist says. » more »
The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted organisations in countless ways, but it also provides an opportunity to reset some important elements of workplace culture. This webinar will discuss team rebalancing, minimising conflict, and welfare discussions. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access. » more »
The authenticity of an organisation's core values comes to the fore during difficult times, with the current crisis set to have a lasting impact on employer brands, says an expert. » more »
Reduced face-to-face interaction and hasty email communication – coupled with job insecurity, isolation and stress – could see COVID-19 distancing measures heighten the risk of bullying claims, a workplace lawyer says. » more »
The HR practices in organisations that have made roles redundant are going to have a major impact on whether they survive the current downturn. » more »
It has never been more important for employers to properly manage sick leave and risks of illness in their workplace. This HR Daily webinar will provide details around legal issues, case law, and management considerations.
