A 65-year-old employee who forwarded an "entirely inappropriate" anti-Muslim email to multiple work colleagues has failed to obtain reinstatement due to a "real possibility" he would reoffend - and damage his employer's reputation in the process. » more »
Leaders who reduce HR's autonomy and relegate the function to an advisory role are acting well within their rights, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in dismissing an HR manager's unfair dismissal claim. » more »
An employer that failed to comply with its own harassment policy must pay damages to an employee, but according to an employment law specialist, the liability should have been a simple one to avoid. » more »
Flexible work arrangements offer employers a host of benefits, but one technology company found that too much flexibility can also have its downsides. » more »
Turning up to a conference still intoxicated from a work function the night before did not constitute gross misconduct by an executive, a court has ruled in awarding him nearly $300,000 in damages. » more »
Employers that fail to act on swearing in the workplace could be putting their people and reputations at risk, but how is HR supposed to decide what words should and shouldn't be tolerated? » more »
Employers' gender-equality efforts are failing because organisations aren't taking a strategic approach to the problem, according to Workplace Gender Equality Agency director Helen Conway. Meanwhile, a guide released today aims to show employers exactly what to focus on. » more »
There is no 'right' way to respond to swearing issues at work - every workplace will require a different approach. Watch this webcast to determine what's appropriate for your organisation. » more »
Employers that initially fail to deal with social media misuse in the workplace could be waiving their right to address that misconduct at a later date, warns an employment lawyer. » more »
Racist comments should be addressed not simply because they're "wrong" or "bad", or contravene a workplace policy, but because they can do serious, long-term cultural damage, says Irish Ambassador Noel White. » more »
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