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An employer is now the first in Australia to be convicted of industrial manslaughter, and its directors have been convicted of reckless conduct after lying about how a worker died. Also in this article, what workers want from their employers prior to their workplace return; re-assessing the employee experience amid COVID-19; and more. » more »
The week's biggest HR stories cover: rethinking remote work; reviewing the enterprise bargaining system; what's next for standdowns; and more. » more »
Redundancy challenges are rising sharply in the wake of COVID-19. This webinar discusses new redundancy rulings and their implications; applications to reduce redundancy entitlements; restructuring best practices in light of COVID-19; and specific considerations ahead of the JobKeeper subsidy ending. » more »
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 »
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