An employee has been charged. Your next step is...
Employees facing criminal charges are "more common than you'd think", according to a legal expert, who advises simple rules for employers to follow in determining a course of action. » more »
Discrimination (189 items)
When is a direction "lawful and reasonable"?
Employers that require information about an employee's medical condition can direct them to attend a medical examination, but must take care to ensure the direction is "lawful and reasonable" an employment lawyer warns. » more »
Webcast: Managing and dismissing ill and injured workers
Managing an ill, injured or absent employee back into, or out of, the workplace requires a cautious approach. This webcast will help you ensure every step taken minimises rather than adds to your organisation's legal risks. » more »
HR presumptions about illness cause $170k discrimination bill
An organisation unlawfully discriminated against an employee when it acted on an HR manager's misinterpretion of advice about the worker's medical condition, a court has found. » more »
Research update: Inclusive leadership qualities, S-xual harassment study, and more
> "Inclusive leadership" requires six traits > One in two workers support social media screening for certain roles > Workers biased against older colleagues > Male employees more likely to be s-xually harassed by men than women > Confidence returning to recruitment market » more »
Parental leave error costs employer $170k
An employer breached the National Employment Standards and a worker's contract when it failed to return him to full-time work after parental leave, but it did not take adverse action against him, a court has ruled. » more »
Racist comments "no longer appropriate", but dismissal unfair
A large employer has been ordered to reinstate a worker who was sacked for racist comments towards a colleague, after the Fair Work Commission found numerous failings in its processes led to the dismissal. » more »
What to consider before acting on an appearance policy breach
Disciplining workers for dress code and appearance policy breaches is a risky move if employers don't first explore the reasons for non-compliance, says employment law specialist Athena Koelmeyer. » more »
Employers get age discrimination wakeup call
A report confirming age discrimination is widespread in Australian workplaces is a strong reminder for employers to be hyper vigilant in disciplinary processes involving older workers, says employment lawyer Andrew Jewell. » more »
Webcast: Workplace appearance policies and dress codes
Does your organisation need to address visible piercings and tattoos, or grooming and other issues of appropriateness with employees' appearance? Watch this webcast to learn how to implement and enforce a workplace policy. » more »
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Casuals, contingent and labour hire update
Never has there been so much complexity and confusion around the legalities of engaging casual, contingent and labour hire workers. This webinar will clarify legislative developments, plans for reform, and practical considerations and steps for HR.
