Prepare now for casual conversion requests
Employers should start preparing immediately for the risks and opportunities posed by the casual conversion clause that will soon be included in all modern awards, according to a legal expert. » more »
Policies & procedures (385 items)
Instagram message to grad warranted dismissal; Why harassment training fails
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employee's claim that his Instagram message to a young female graduate shouldn't have led to his dismissal. Meanwhile, two lawyers highlight why policies and training fail to reduce s-xual harassment risks. » more »
What HR needs to know about the GDPR
This week's roll-out of Europe's new data laws should prompt Australian HR professionals to consider how they're storing and using personal information, according to compliance and technology experts. » more »
Drinking dismissal upheld; Minimum entitlements proposed for gig workers; and more
In the latest instalment in a long-running dispute, the Fair Work Commission has upheld the sacking of a worker who breached his employer's zero-tolerance alcohol policy. Also in this article, Fair Work amendments proposed for gig workers; fixes for Australia's "insecure work crisis"; workplace favouritism findings; and more. » more »
Contractor mistreatment warranted summary dismissal
In a case that illustrates the perils of a divided workplace, the Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of two union delegates accused of excluding a contractor from their lunchroom. » more »
Unresolved grievances didn't amount to breach of contract
An employee who complained senior managers bullied and harassed him has failed to prove his contract was breached when his employer failed to follow its grievance resolution procedure. » more »
Workplace DV strategies 'set managers up to fail'
Employers can make numerous mistakes when introducing workplace DV strategies, but the most damaging one is failing to prepare managers to respond to disclosure, according to an expert. » more »
Law changes will force new attitudes on gendered roles
By adopting some of Sweden's policies Australia could achieve workplace gender equality faster, but its model is far from perfect, according to an expert. » more »
Webcast: Workplace responses to domestic violence
The prevalence of domestic and family violence, and its impact in the workplace, make it an issue that employers can't ignore. This HR Daily Premium webcast outlines best-practice responses to DV issues. » more »
Flawed investigation made dismissal for policy breaches 'ironic'
An employer displayed "considerable irony" in sacking an employee for workplace policy breaches while failing to follow its own investigations procedure, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
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