Managing work processes and mental health: four considerations
Four considerations must factor into employers' performance and disciplinary processes when mental health issues are potentially also at play, a workplace lawyer says. » more »
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Casual reforms will have four key impacts: lawyer
The Fair Work Act amendments passed this week will have four key impacts on employers. Watch this short webcast excerpt to understand them. » more »
Adverse action claims highlight developing risk areas
The pandemic is having an impact on adverse action claims, making this an important area for employers to monitor closely, a workplace lawyer says. » more »
Returning-to-work refusals fraught with "tricky issues"
Employees reluctant to return to physical workplaces are creating some "tricky issues" for HR professionals, who must consider all refusals on their merits, a lawyer warns. » more »
'Genuine' redundancy challenges set to rise
Unfair dismissal rulings from 2020 hold many lessons for employers for the year ahead, not least among which is the importance of shoring up genuine redundancy defences, lawyers say. » more »
How HR can "seize the moment" for employee wellbeing
Destigmatising mental health is one of three key action areas for HR that will improve employee wellbeing as workplaces move through their COVID experience. » more »
Bystanders "critical" to stamping out harassment, but approach with caution
Bystanders are the "critical piece of the puzzle" in addressing and preventing workplace harassment, but employers must take a nuanced approach to this area , an employment lawyer warns. » more »
Remote work is no excuse for neglecting procedural fairness
Remote work has added some complexity to managing employees' misconduct, but recent cases show this will not provide any excuse for employers' procedural fairness failings. » more »
Investigations 'throw a grenade' into workplace conflicts
Investigations are often the first port of call in managing workplace conflict, but their effect is "like throwing a grenade" into a team, a specialist warns. » more »
Case study: How a flatter workforce structure improves agility
Restructuring its workforce to reduce 'excessive hierarchy' has helped an organisation become more agile and improve its customer service, this case study shows. » more »
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