An employer has paid a candidate $2,500 compensation and revised its recruitment processes after the Australian Human Rights Commission found it had unlawfully discriminated on the basis of a criminal conviction. » more »
An HR consultant is claiming his former employer discriminated against him by favouring younger workers and sacking him while he was unfit for work. Also in this article, the key to stopping the collapse of enterprise bargaining, C-suite leaders' top concern heading into 2019, and more. » more »
An unsuccessful job applicant has failed to prove an employer discriminated against him on the grounds of disability when he didn't pass the first stage of its recruitment process. » more »
A manager who told an employee she should "expect" unwanted attention in a male-dominated workplace discriminated against her, a tribunal has found in awarding compensation. » more »
An employer that sacked an injured worker for being unable to perform the inherent requirements of his role has successfully defended a discrimination claim. Also in this article, a report predicts a "difficult" transition for many workers as automation bites; overly broad attraction efforts are increasing hiring costs; and more. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has rejected employer requests to amend the casual conversion clause set to come into effect in most modern awards on 1 October, but it has provided some important clarification on how it operates. Also in this article, most LGBTIQ+ employees remain closeted at work, lowering job satisfaction and wellbeing; tattoo discrimination is a thing of the past; internal promotions lack rigour; and more. » more »
A company that denied employment to a candidate based on his "very serious" criminal conviction has refused to comply with a recommendation to compensate him. » more »
The extent to which individuals, including HR professionals, may be found personally liable for workplace breaches continues to expand and change under Australian law. In this webcast a workplace lawyer discusses individual liability issues, including accessorial liability under the Fair Work Act; personal liability under anti-discrimination and adverse action provisions; and much more. » more »
GM Holden, Mercer and American Express are among the employers recognised as driving widespread adoption of flexible working practices. Meanwhile the FWC has dismissed union objections to a workplace D&A testing proposal; Facebook's targeted job ads are under fire for discrimination; and more. » more »
Friday's minimum wage ruling has prompted a mixed but predictable reaction from industry stakeholders. Meanwhile research highlights the need for Gen X career development to meet their expectations; employees are hiding their 'real self' at work; and more. » more »
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Lawyer Shannon Chapman will share HR's role in preventing psych claims, discussing case law involving grievance management and workplace investigations, performance conversations, and more.
