The rejection of two workers' claims for unfair dismissal after they harassed a colleague "just as easily could have gone the other way", a lawyer says, highlighting how precarious these rulings can be.
What can an employer do if an employee refuses to get help for their mental illness? How much notice should be given regarding performance meetings? How should an employer manage a worker who is taking advantage of reasonable adjustments? These and more questions are answered here.
It was unreasonable, and "somewhat extreme", for a manager to request an employee meeting at short notice, via text message, and without mentioning its reason, a commission has ruled in a workers' compensation dispute.
Do all organisations need a distinct bullying policy? What should an employer do when a worker wants to withdraw a complaint? How should employers deal with the fallout from a bullying investigation? A specialist answers these questions and more.
Three workers who spent time congregating and socialising when they should have been working were unfairly dismissed, a commission has found in laying some of the blame with management.
A new report has outlined how technology and artificial intelligence will affect HR in future workplaces, while another explains which jobs will be most affected. Meanwhile, an inquiry has recommended portable long service leave be established; a report has found organisations are failing to differentiate their employer brands; and more.
A raft of new tribunal decisions are instructive for employers on how to manage bullying complaints and handle disciplinary action following employee misconduct.
Fostering workplace inclusion through language will always be an ongoing process, and employers that fail to change their definitions of "normal" language could be damaging culture and productivity, a diversity expert warns.
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