Employer forced resignation, but termination was warranted
An employee has successfully claimed he was forced to resign, but the Fair Work Commission has nonetheless found his dismissal was fair. » more »
Policies & procedures (385 items)
Managing executive behaviour: the pros and cons of separate policies
For many employers it's appealing to hold executives to higher standards of behaviour, but risks and pitfalls abound in applying inconsistent workplace policies, a lawyer says. » more »
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Misbehaviour and underperformance can be particularly difficult to manage when it involves senior people in an organisation. In this HR Daily Premium webcast, a lawyer shares tips for handling complaints against senior staff, policy and contract considerations, and more. » more »
"Almost total absence" of policies made dismissal unfair
An employer has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission it was fair to dismiss an employee for misconduct, when it had no policies to back up its complaints about his behaviour. » more »
Unspoken dress codes carry real risks
Dress codes have mostly been phased out, but organisations still need to be wary of not discriminating in their expectations of employees' appearances, a lawyer warns. » more »
Performance management coming under tighter scrutiny
Employers' performance management and disciplinary processes are being more heavily scrutinised, with a lawyer stressing HR has a crucial role in ensuring leaders follow established procedures. » more »
Inaction after suicide attempt was a "systemic failure"
The Fair Work Commission has found an employee was fairly sacked for being intoxicated at work, but chastised his employer for its response to his workplace suicide attempt. » more »
Technology 'workaround' breached company policies, dismissal fair
Westpac was justified in sacking an employee for allowing a relative to use his work phone and transferring customer data to his personal email account, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
HR manager's "pattern of overreach" rendered dismissal unfair
The Fair Work Commission has found an employer had a valid reason to dismiss an employee for breaching its D&A policy, but the dismissal was harsh because of its HR manager's "pattern of overreach" towards him. » more »
Social media policies "fundamental" to managing online misconduct
Recent rulings highlight that many employees still don't know how to behave on social media, making workplace policies fundamental to mitigating employers' reputational damage risks. » more »
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