How not to handle a performance-related dismissal
An employee who under-performed for several years and was "apathetic" about his job has been awarded compensation, after his dismissal was found to be warranted, but poorly handled. » more »
Policies & procedures (376 items)
Exercise caution with bullying and harassment complaints about the boss
Complaints against company heads put HR professionals in the tricky position of investigating the person they usually receive instructions from, so "you need to be a bit careful about how you play it", warns a specialist lawyer. » more »
FWC clarifies "primary carer" for parental leave purposes
Partners of women who give birth via caesarean sections do not automatically become "primary carers" for their new babies, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in a dispute about paid parental leave. » more »
Webcast: HR compliance "hot spots"
Do you know which policies, procedures and contracts need reviewing, in light of recent legislative and case law developments? Watch this webcast to understand how the employment law landscape has changed in relation to bullying, adverse action, employment contracts, investigations and more. » more »
Worker unapologetic over anti-Muslim email, reinstatement denied
A 65-year-old employee who forwarded an "entirely inappropriate" anti-Muslim email to multiple work colleagues has failed to obtain reinstatement due to a "real possibility" he would reoffend - and damage his employer's reputation in the process. » more »
"Hands on" CEO didn't force HR manager's resignation
Leaders who reduce HR's autonomy and relegate the function to an advisory role are acting well within their rights, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in dismissing an HR manager's unfair dismissal claim. » more »
Employer hit with damages after failing to follow own policy
An employer that failed to comply with its own harassment policy must pay damages to an employee, but according to an employment law specialist, the liability should have been a simple one to avoid. » more »
How much workplace flexibility is too much?
Flexible work arrangements offer employers a host of benefits, but one technology company found that too much flexibility can also have its downsides. » more »
Arriving at work drunk wasn't gross misconduct: Court
Turning up to a conference still intoxicated from a work function the night before did not constitute gross misconduct by an executive, a court has ruled in awarding him nearly $300,000 in damages. » more »
Judge the context before responding to swearing
Employers that fail to act on swearing in the workplace could be putting their people and reputations at risk, but how is HR supposed to decide what words should and shouldn't be tolerated? » more »
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HR hot spots 2021
HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down as we head into 2021. Will you be ready?
