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An employer unlawfully dismissed a former HR manager after its new managing director took issue with her "perfectly plausible" work and acted on a misunderstanding, the Federal Circuit Court has ruled. » more »
An employee who worked a second job while certified unfit and receiving compensation from his first has failed to prove his dismissal was unfair. » more »
Australia's class action regime is failing, with employees receiving as little as 51% of proceeds, an employer group says. Also in this article, new calls for paid domestic violence leave following a surge in cases. Plus: July law changes; HR appointments; and much more. » more »
An HR manager was "extremely" quick to assume an employee who took sick leave after being assigned new responsibilities was abusing his entitlements, the Federal Circuit Court has found in upholding his adverse action claim. » more »
An organisation in the services sector has overhauled its development approach to ensure leaders are more visibly living its mission and values. » more »
An employee who claimed she was forced to resign because her concerns about a "toxic" workplace weren't addressed has lost her unfair dismissal action. » more »
An employee's numerous instances of misconduct outweighed a procedural flaw in her dismissal, but her employer overstepped in sacking her without notice, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
There is no "silver bullet" for transitioning to digital workforce management, but certain steps do minimise the common problems that arise, a specialist says. » more »
Deloitte Australia has refreshed its flexibility working policy, removing core business hours and adding new types of leave for employees. » more »
HR professionals are being urged to take action early rather than wait to prepare their organisations for proposed workplace s-xual harassment and discrimination changes. » more »
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