Dismissed employee's behaviour breached policy "by a wide margin": FWC
The Fair Work Commission has praised an HR team's response to a "verbal assault" at a work-related function that ultimately resulted in an employee's dismissal. » more »
Policies & procedures (376 items)
Redundancy dispute shines spotlight on policy wording
A recent Federal Court case will make it easier for employees to prosecute employers that fail to uphold the commitments they make in workplace policies, warns a lawyer. » more »
No legal obligation to make employees sign policies, but risks abound
Employers are not obligated to ensure employees read the workplace policies they agree to comply with, but failing to do so can have legal consequences, according to a workplace lawyer. » more »
Implied trust and confidence defence "no longer on the table", says lawyer
A common unfair dismissal defence in cases where employees have covertly recorded work conversations is that they breached the implied duty of mutual trust and confidence; but according to an employment lawyer, this defence is no longer worth arguing. » more »
Pay equity report card reveals areas "ripe for action"
Three in four employers required to report on gender metrics still fail to conduct a pay gap analysis, according to a report card identifying areas that are "ripe for action". » more »
HR's "power profiles", mobile learning mismatch, and more
> Mobile learning still in its infancy > LinkedIn reveals HR's "power profiles" > Employers can "maybe" act on Ashley Madison fallout > Workplace interventions needed for costly alcohol issues > Three keys to effective onboarding » more »
FWC bans bully manager from workplace for two years
The Fair Work Commission has banned a manager from contact with two employees for two years, in only the second orders it has issued under the anti-bullying regime. » more »
Harassment "doesn't pop out of nowhere": Liz Broderick
S-xual harassment "doesn't pop out of nowhere", and employers could do more to foster workplace cultures that prevent it, according to S-x Discrimination Commissioner Liz Broderick. » more »
Can you really assure employees of confidentiality?
A new Fair Work ruling casts doubt on the ability of employers to ensure the confidentiality of information employees provide during a workplace investigation, should the matter proceed to a hearing. » more »
Sacking fair, despite 'hands-off HR'
A worker was fairly sacked for breaking one of his employer's 'cardinal rules', despite procedural failings in its HR practices, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
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