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A tribunal has ordered an employer to pay compensation for a psychological injury, after an employee with underlying sensitivities was "worn down" by unnecessary and stressful meetings with her manager. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has rejected a director's dispute over his hours and pay being reduced to the JobKeeper minimum, in light of the employer's significant cash flow challenges. » more »
Remote work has passed the honeymoon phase for many employees, who are now struggling with their work/life integration, according to an HR vice-president at Gartner. » more »
Many employers responded swiftly to COVID-19 by standing down workers, and now as restrictions lift they face big questions about which steps to take next. In this Q&A, an employment lawyer shares some guiding principles. » more »
In a world of increased remote working and social distancing, physical workspaces could benefit from a complete overhaul, says a Gartner expert. » more »
New research shows it would be a mistake for employers to return to business as usual instead of maintaining their workplace flexibility. Also in this article: the Federal Circuit Court has rejected an injured worker's adverse action claim; new rulings on standdowns, JobKeeper disputes and more; and fewer employees are coming out at work. » more »
An employee has failed to prove she was bullied by her supervisor, but her claim has exposed "severe limitations" in the HR support provided to her. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has criticised an employer for compromising some fundamental rights when conducting psychometric assessments, but ultimately ruled a worker's dismissal was fair. » more »
Coles has shared how it handled recruitment demand escalating by more than five-fold over four weeks at the height of COVID-19's impact on supermarkets. » more »
With IR reform discussions now underway, a workplace lawyer has called for a "reawakening" of some older practices as an alternative to simplifying modern awards. » more »
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