Host employer wins appeal against "inappropriate" reinstatement order
A host employer has successfully appealed against orders to reinstate a worker who was banned from its site due to misconduct. » more »
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Hiding insecurity is a "mistake": Gonski
Showing vulnerability and authenticity is critical to good leadership, but it's also vital to reveal "humanity" at the appropriate times, according to experts. » more »
Employee wrong to believe he had "total control" over workplace return
An employee's "naïve belief" that he could unilaterally decide when he would return to his workplace was a valid reason for dismissal, but his employer's "severely flawed" process made it unfair. » more »
Webcast: HR hot spots 2021
HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down. In this webcast, a lawyer discusses the most pressing issues HR professionals are likely to face during 2021 and how to prepare for them. » more »
Harassment guide a "consolation prize", but "illuminating" for some employers
Little action has occurred on the national s-xual harassment inquiry's recommendations, but employers may find new guidance "illuminating", a workplace lawyer says. » more »
Gig workers 'gagged' by new contracts; and more
Uber Eats' new contracts have been criticised for 'gagging' workers from speaking out about the company and its practices. Also in this article, a new HR consultancy has opened its doors; another underpayments enforceable undertaking; and more. » more »
Q&A: Managing workers with secondary employment
The pandemic has increased the number of workers engaging in secondary work or 'side gigs', with serious implications for employers. This Q&A addresses critical policy and practice considerations. » more »
Secondary employment was misconduct, dismissals upheld
An employee breached her duty of fidelity to her employer by running a business that directly competed with it, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in finding her misconduct termination fair. Meanwhile, two other employees have lost similar unfair dismissal claims. » more »
Rossato ruling a "warrant" for double-dipping: WorkPac
The Full Federal Court's ruling in Rossato v WorkPac is effectively a "warrant" for employees to double-dip on wages, and suggests "justice and the law... have parted company", the employer is arguing before the High Court. » more »
Employee's "novel" argument fails, employer didn't force resignation
An employee who unsuccessfully sought to withdraw her resignation after the employer accepted it has failed to prove she was unfairly dismissed. » more »
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