An employer has failed to argue that a casual with six months and 10 days' service did not meet the minimum employment period because during that entire time he could not have reasonably expected his employment would be ongoing. » more »
An employer's "very difficult financial position" has not convinced the Fair Work Commission an employee should be denied redundancy pay. Also in this article, Uber Eats' settlement leaves gig work in a "grey zone" as more legal challenges loom. » more »
HR finally received the recognition it deserved in 2020, and a people and culture specialist says there are three ways to maintain its momentum. » more »
An employer that unfairly dismissed an employee for taking unauthorised leave has been partially successful on appeal, reducing his compensation by more than $20k. » more »
An employer that asked an employee to resign following drug-use allegations acted unfairly and with limited proof, but subsequent evidence outweighed its procedural flaws, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
An unfairly dismissed employee has lost her appeal for reinstatement. Also in this article, how remote work practices are harming productivity, and where leadership capabilities are converging. » more »
Can employers direct workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19? How should they handle pushback? These questions are more are addressed in this new Q&A. » more »
The ability to lead with confidence in the absence of concrete knowledge will be critical in workplaces this year, a specialist says. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has upheld an employer's dismissal of a casual who declined to work any offered shifts while receiving JobKeeper payments. » more »
A performance improvement plan (PIP) that warned of possible disciplinary action at the bottom of every page came across as punitive but didn't constitute bullying, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
This HR Daily webinar will discuss employers' legal obligations around mental health issues; tips for managing performance, disciplinary and investigation processes where mental illness might be involved; special considerations in light of COVID-19; and much more.
