The steps employers should take at the first complaints of a work-related psychological injury are quite simple, but too often overlooked, according to specialists.
An employer that mistakenly believed it was justified in dismissing an employee who was absent for more than three months could potentially have relied on a different - but valid - reason for termination, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Employers can expect a return on investment from even the most basic wellness programs, but if they want to achieve outstanding results, their approach - and the way it's promoted - must be tailored, says corporate wellness expert Kash Thomson.
More employers than ever are introducing health and wellbeing programs, but achieving a return on investment requires a strategy, not just good intentions. Watch this webcast to understand how to get the most from your initiatives.
Employers that require information about an employee's medical condition can direct them to attend a medical examination, but must take care to ensure the direction is "lawful and reasonable" an employment lawyer warns.
Managing an ill, injured or absent employee back into, or out of, the workplace requires a cautious approach. This webcast will help you ensure every step taken minimises rather than adds to your organisation's legal risks.
An organisation unlawfully discriminated against an employee when it acted on an HR manager's misinterpretion of advice about the worker's medical condition, a court has found.
Employers that wait for repeated or extended absences to become an issue before taking action could find themselves having to "start from scratch" when it comes to managing a worker back into or out of the workplace, says Ashurst senior associate Shannon Chapman.
The laws around engaging casual and contract workers have changed drastically this year. Understand how this affects your organisation by attending this HR Daily webinar.
From August, employees will have a legislated right to disconnect from work. Understand what this means for your organisation by watching this HR Daily Premium webcast.
