Redundancy wasn't a "sham" to replace aggrieved employee
An employee who was "clearly" aggrieved by how her employer handled her post-injury return to work has failed to prove her redundancy was a "sham" to replace her. » more »
An employee who was "clearly" aggrieved by how her employer handled her post-injury return to work has failed to prove her redundancy was a "sham" to replace her. » more »
HR functions made "significant strides" last year in their use of data and analytics, and organisations fall into three main categories when it comes to their level of sophistication, a Mercer expert says. » more »
A long-serving employee's dismissal for one instance of misconduct should reinforce to workers that complying with policies "is not optional" and ignoring them can have serious consequences. » more »
An employer's disciplinary approach wasn't "punitive" and unsympathetic; rather it tolerated an employee's inappropriate behaviour for years out of a misplaced "sense of compassion", the Fair Work Commission has found in rejecting an dismissal claim. » more »
An employee who searched ANZ Bank's database for family members, former and current employees, and a local celebrity has failed to convince the FWC her sacking was unfair. Also in this article, new rulings involving bullying, psych claims, performance and more. » more »
An underperforming employee who normally would have been sacked during probation "slipped through the cracks", but his manager's diligent performance management process made the dismissal fair. » more »
An employee suffered a psychological injury after a "finger pointing incident" at work and was entitled to compensation, a tribunal has found. » more »
The pandemic has highlighted mental health as a major issue that employers can't ignore, and in this Q&A a lawyer sets out some considerations for fostering a culture where employees feel comfortable to disclose conditions. » more »
Some 25% of employees will take time off in any given year for grief and loss-related reasons, but most employers haven't properly addressed how they'll help them in their absence and upon return, an expert says. » more »
Optus is the latest employer to increase its investment in L&D, partnering with universities to bridge its skills gaps. Also in this article, developments in the graduate job market and employer branding. » more »