Courts and tribunals are ordering higher compensation and penalties against employers that breach their workplace discrimination obligations, a lawyer warns in highlighting emerging risks in this space.
Whether employers decide to mandate, encourage, or say nothing about COVID-19 vaccinations, a policy will give employees clarity on the topic, a lawyer says.
It's clear that organisations can't operate at peak performance at all times, but right now they can strive for sustainable performance, an expert says.
Employment contracts can work in harmony with modern awards and enterprise agreements if employers are careful not to make industrial instruments contractually binding, a lawyer says.
Free-flowing communication is one of nine key dimensions that high-performing teams share, but too often leaders can act as a "bottleneck", experts say.
Especially in light of the broadening 'workplace', employers that still don't provide guidance around social media use are exposing themselves to growing legal risks, a lawyer says.
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