'Objectively fair' investigation didn't force employee to resign
An employee's failure to involve HR in a misconduct investigation she had complaints about has undermined her claim that she was forced to resign. » more »
Bullying, harassment & misconduct (723 items)
PIPs and "frustrated" comments weren't bullying: FWC
Placing a "fastidious" employee on performance improvement plans and telling her not to "moan" about a work issue did not amount to bullying, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
CEOs to "aggressively" pursue agility; Bullying's harmful impacts
One in two CEOs believe they need to pursue operational agility and flexibility "aggressively" in coming years, according to a new report. Also in this article, two studies shed light on the costly impact of workplace bullying and best-practice approaches to managing it. » more »
Fraternisation a "significant blip" in perfect employment
An employee who was sacked for fraternisation has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that his unblemished 17-year tenure mitigated the seriousness of his misconduct. » more »
Potential for "significant" consequences justified misconduct sacking
The Fair Work Commission has upheld the sacking of an employee who claimed his policy breaches were "minor" and didn't warrant dismissal. » more »
Host employer wins appeal against "inappropriate" reinstatement order
A host employer has successfully appealed against orders to reinstate a worker who was banned from its site due to misconduct. » more »
Webcast: HR hot spots 2021
HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down. In this webcast, a lawyer discusses the most pressing issues HR professionals are likely to face during 2021 and how to prepare for them. » more »
Harassment guide a "consolation prize", but "illuminating" for some employers
Little action has occurred on the national s-xual harassment inquiry's recommendations, but employers may find new guidance "illuminating", a workplace lawyer says. » more »
Q&A: Managing workers with secondary employment
The pandemic has increased the number of workers engaging in secondary work or 'side gigs', with serious implications for employers. This Q&A addresses critical policy and practice considerations. » more »
Secondary employment was misconduct, dismissals upheld
An employee breached her duty of fidelity to her employer by running a business that directly competed with it, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in finding her misconduct termination fair. Meanwhile, two other employees have lost similar unfair dismissal claims. » more »
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