A coroner has slammed an employer's HR team and managers for demoting and bullying an employee, who was suffering a mental illness, prior to her death by suicide. Meanwhile, two experts share tips for supporting employees who are facing a personal crisis.
New research shows conflict between employees is more likely to end up in workplace bullying complaints when managers are perceived as 'absent'. Meanwhile, the Fair Work Commission has made stop-bullying orders regarding the timing and subject matter of emails; new research reveals how to reduce sedentary behaviour; and more.
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employee's claim that he was unfairly dismissed for serious misconduct after his employer failed to act on signs of his declining mental health.
Dismissing a sick employee who could not fulfil the inherent requirements of his role was unfair because it cut short the salary continuance provisions of his enterprise agreement, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Cutting-edge research that links neurology, biology, performance and leadership data highlights where organisations should focus their development efforts in coming years, a leadership expert says.
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an unfair dismissal claim from an employee sacked for assaulting his partner while intoxicated. Also in this article, recent termination rulings; Employsure loses a legal dispute with a client; and much more.
More than a buzzword, psychological safety provides real workplace benefits, creating an environment where employees feel confident to speak their minds and leading to greater productivity, a leadership expert says.
The extent to which individuals, including HR professionals, may be found personally liable for workplace breaches continues to expand and change under Australian law. In this webcast a workplace lawyer discusses individual liability issues, including accessorial liability under the Fair Work Act; personal liability under anti-discrimination and adverse action provisions; and much more.
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.
