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The week's biggest HR stories cover: setting workplace investigations off on the right track; a "robust" discussion that warranted dismissal; a sacked HR leader's adverse action claim; key considerations during redundancy decisions; and more. » more »
The Fair Work Commission plans to extend the COVID-19 flexibilities in 71 awards until the end of March, in the absence of opposition to the move. Also in this article, Western Australia gets paid pandemic leave; and more legislation news. » more »
An employee's frustration over his perceived unequal treatment at work didn't warrant the excessive number of harassing text messages he sent his HR manager, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in upholding his dismissal. » more »
The way misconduct allegations are put to an employee can have a significant impact on a workplace investigation, and is an area where employers often come unstuck, according to a lawyer. » more »
An employee sacked for misconduct has won an appeal against his dismissal due to flaws in the investigation, which included "inexplicable and unconscionable delay". » more »
Many redundancy decisions put on hold by JobKeeper 1.0 are now back on the agenda, and a lawyer warns that making fair, defensible decisions about who to select and why will take some careful consideration. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has upheld an employee's unfair dismissal claim despite "some level of underperformance". Also in this article: new cases on 'reasonable management action', workplace investigations gone wrong, redundancies and more. » more »
With JobKeeper 2.0 changes coming into effect later this month, an employment lawyer has answered questions from HR Daily Premium members about the new regime. » more »
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Turbulent times can bring out the worst in leaders, but a specialist says understanding four 'caricatures' can help employers identify and address unhelpful behaviour patterns. » more »
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When signs of workplace misbehaviour arise, it's not always necessary or even advisable to launch straight into a formal investigation.
