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 »
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How "enlightened" HR teams are using people data
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 »
Long-serving employee's "flagrant" policy defiance warranted dismissal
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 »
Employee 'on notice' for years about bad behaviour loses dismissal claim
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 »
Employee's misconduct defence "implausible"; New rulings on psych injuries and 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 »
Underperforming employee 'slipped through probation cracks', but dismissal fair
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 »
Employer liable after finger-pointing altercation caused psych injury
An employee suffered a psychological injury after a "finger pointing incident" at work and was entitled to compensation, a tribunal has found. » more »
Mental health disclosures: key issues for HR
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 »
Grief and loss overlooked in employers' wellbeing strategies
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 launches upskilling 'uni'; Grad hiring not so grim; and 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 »
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