Employer ordered to re-credit mistakenly approved carer's leave
An employer that made a "genuine mistake" in allowing a worker to use carer's leave during COVID has been ordered to re-credit it. » more »
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"Safe spaces" foster feedback that drives innovation
Employers can get much more value from their feedback systems and surveys by removing the "fear" that often surrounds them, Elmo's HR leader says. » more »
Constant surveys are "paralysing" employees
Upping the ante on communication has been crucial during the pandemic, but employers run the risk of "paralysing" employees if they don't put some rules and structure around their surveys, a CHRO warns. » more »
Sacking after pelvic 'scratching' wasn't discrimination
An employee who was sacked after allegedly masturbating at work has failed to convince a commission that his employer discriminated against him for having a skin rash that caused him to "unconsciously" scratch his pelvic region. » more »
HR analytics skills in high demand this year; salaries to remain static
HR professionals who can analyse data to provide real insights on engagement, productivity, wellbeing and diversity will be highly sought after in 2021, according to Robert Walters' annual salary survey. » more »
Worker who withheld information loses psych injury claim
An employer has successfully defended a psychological injury claim from an employee who deliberately misled it about his mental health issues. » more »
Annualised salary myths increasing underpayment risks
Confusion about changes to annualised salaries means many organisations remain at risk of underpaying employees. » more »
Misconduct dismissal fair despite HR's "inept" investigation
The Fair Work Commission has chastised an HR manager who failed to notify an employee of his dismissal because he "knew it would not go smoothly". » more »
Pandemic leave expansion denied; Redundancy wasn't genuine
The Fair Work Commission has rejected a bid by unions to include paid pandemic leave in more modern awards. Meanwhile, an employee has won compensation after falsely being sacked due a lack of work. » more »
Where HR can achieve "quick wins" this year
HR leaders can achieve some "quick wins" in minimising their exposure to legal claims this year by taking steps in four key areas, an employment lawyer says in this week's featured HR Daily Community blog post. » more »
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