This week's top HR stories in brief
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BULLYING, HARASSMENT & MISCONDUCT
Employee reinstated despite "completely inappropriate" party behaviour
The Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of one worker who punched a supervisor in a drunken brawl at a social event but reinstated his colleague accused of the same conduct, finding the employer's investigation process lacked fairness.
Read more »Protecting confidential information; Audio versus written statements; and more
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In this week's featured post, HR Daily Community member Shane Koelmeyer shares a reminder about taking steps to protect confidential information before employees leave. Community members are also discussing written versus audio statements in workplace investigations, investing in the 'right' relationships at work, monitoring employees' online activity and more. » more »
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Webcast: Unfair dismissal update
Certain Fair Work Commission rulings from 2019 will have a lasting impact on employers' defence of unfair dismissal claims. This HR Daily Premium webcast discusses key themes and lessons from the case law. » more »
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DV history relevant to harshness of dismissal
The Fair Work Commission has renewed its criticism of an employer for "crying poor and claiming inexperience" in its bungled dismissal of an employee who threatened a colleague with violence. » more »
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Webcast: Unfair dismissal update
Certain Fair Work Commission rulings from 2019 will have a lasting impact on employers' defence of unfair dismissal claims. This HR Daily Premium webcast discusses key themes and lessons from the case law. » more »
Latest headlines
Emails were evidence of banter, not bullying: FWC
The Fair Work Commission has ruled a series of incidents that included "facetious" emails fell short of behaviour that warranted a stop-bullying order. » more »
Parental leave nixes bullying claim; Unfair dismissal wrap; Flu warning; and more
A stop-bullying application from an employee on parental leave has failed. Also in this article, a wrap of recent unfair dismissal rulings; employers recognised for high engagement with workplace giving; and more. » more »
Four Australian companies are honoured with the Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Awards
Levels of employee advocacy and pride are markedly higher in Korn Ferry's award winners. Learn how to replicate their success. » more »
Preparation takes the heat out of combative workplace conversations
When an employee becomes combative during a difficult conversation, leaders can be more prepared with strategies to bring the temperature down, says a conflict specialist. » more »
"Misunderstanding" led to unfair summary dismissal
An employee accused of misconduct has successfully argued he was unfairly sacked, with the Fair Work Commission accepting his summary dismissal was the result of a "misunderstanding", and marred by procedural failings. » more »
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Ill and injured employees update
Failing to appropriately manage ill and injured workers can have a broad range of ramifications. This webinar will clarify specific obligations and provide best practice tips.
