Being cajoled to perform on stage at an awards dinner caused a manager's psychiatric injury – but the risk was so far-fetched his employer couldn't have foreseen and managed it, a court has ruled.
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The employers coming closest to zero-tolerance for poor workplace behaviour are doing so through their culture, with policies taking a backseat, an academic says.
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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.
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The pandemic has increased the likelihood of employees committing workplace fraud, but a specialist says employers can minimise their risks by watching out for some common red flags.
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Fewer Australian companies are involved in mergers and acquisitions this year, but HR leaders are playing a more pivotal role in the deals taking place, a specialist says.
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Employers' policies for ensuring the safety of vulnerable workers during the pandemic must be flexible and fluid to account for ever-changing recommendations, a lawyer says in the wake of a high-profile discrimination claim.
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Managing sick employees on an ad hoc basis increases the risk of claims and undocumented absences, making it critical for employers to enforce clear sick leave policies, a workplace lawyer says.
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An employee's confusion about Qantas' workplace policies didn't justify his decision to view p-rnographic content at work, the Fair Work Commission has found.
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It has never been more important for employers to properly manage sick leave and risks of illness in their workplace. In this webcast, a workplace lawyer discusses legal issues and considerations relating to personal leave entitlements, sick leave policies, dismissing sick employees, and more.
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