September quarter's top 10 HR compliance stories
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Employee charged with criminal offences was unfairly dismissed
An employer acted unfairly when it sacked an employee on the basis of lost trust and confidence, because it failed to provide enough evidence for its reasons, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
Overtime breach costs employer $2.3m; Empowering bystander action; and more
A large employer will back-pay workers more than $2.3 million plus make a "contrition payment" after failing to pay appropriate overtime. Also in this article, a project to increase 'bystander interventions' reports early success; more CEOs are being appointed externally; and more. » more »
Employer within reason to deny bereaved employee flexible work
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employee's claim that being denied flexible work amounted to a constructive dismissal. » more »
HR's role in preventing "pressure cooker" workplaces
The lead up to the end of the year can turn workplaces into "pressure cooker" environments, but HR can take preventative steps to avoid a blowout. » more »
Upcoming webinars: Compliance updates on redundancy, overseas workers, unfair dismissals and bargaining
Four new compliance updates are coming soon. Read the presentation briefs here and watch them with HR Daily Premium membership. » more »
"Intelligent growth" will see employers through a downturn
Now is the time for HR to be planning "intelligent growth", to help organisations weather any downturn in the economy, a Gartner VP says. » more »
Employees 'dig in' amid economic uncertainty
More employees now intend to stay with their current employers, as their confidence in business conditions and the jobs market falls. But it's not time for employers to be complacent. » more »
Webcast: Preventing conflict, burnout and bad behaviour
As the end of the year approaches, tensions start to run high and minor quibbles quickly become full-blown conflicts. This webcast sets out the role HR can play in defusing stressful workplace cultures. » more »
Areas flagged for IR reform a missed opportunity
HR faces an interesting period of 'wait and see' now that the Federal Government has highlighted potential areas of workplace law reform. » more »
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Ill and injured employees update
Failing to appropriately manage ill and injured workers can have a broad range of ramifications. This webinar will clarify specific obligations and provide best practice tips.
