A tribunal has agreed to hear a discrimination claim by an employee who alleges she had to pay $5000 for her own medical assessment because her employer had misgivings about her mental health. » more »
An employer has failed to appeal an unfair dismissal ruling against it; pay transparency is in the spotlight; workplaces lack formal mental health strategies; and more. » more »
A pilot program has demonstrated that training frontline employees to understand and cope with customer misbehaviour can significantly reduce such incidents and their associated costs. » more »
Many HR practitioners don't feel psychologically safe in their workplace, and perceive that very little tailored support is available, according to research. » more »
The lead up to Christmas and the end of the year causes 'seasonal stress' to rise, but there are practical steps HR can take to alleviate the strain, a psychologist says. » more »
An employee who was sacked for applying the wrong protocol when an unexpected safety incident occurred has failed to win reinstatement, despite his unblemished nine-year work record. » more »
Managing ill and injured employees can become incredibly complex, so it's important for employers to remember they have a clear right to seek medical information to help them in the process, according to a workplace lawyer. » more »
An employee who was "committed and achieving" at work has failed to prove, some years later, that he was developing a compensable psychological injury at the time. » more »
Failing to appropriately manage ill and injured workers can have a broad range of ramifications. This webinar clarifies specific obligations and provide best practice tips. » more »
Developing in-demand soft skills is one way for employees to circumvent Australia's low-pay-growth environment, new research shows. Also in this article, preventing an underpayment scandal; the link between emotional work and absence; and more. » more »
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HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down as we head into 2021. Will you be ready?
