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Oldie but not goldie: 67 year old fails to prove dismissal was due to age
A 67-year-old company accountant has failed to prove that his dismissal within three months of commencing work with a lighting technologies company was due to his age. Federal Magistrate Heather…
Social media screening: smart selection or just suspicious snooping?
The debate continues on recruiters using social media to vet new recruits. Although it seems to be reasonably common for recruiters to check social media, is it actually useful? And…
Consensual sex reduces sexual harassment payout for receptionist
A former receptionist has failed to overturn a finding that she had consensual sexual intercourse with her then manager, which had greatly reduced her sexual harassment compensation in the original…
Blue-collar workers not in the pinkest of health: latest WorkHealth checks
The latest results from WorkSafe Victoria’s free, 15-minute WorkHealth checks have revealed that blue collar workers are more likely to have high blood pressure, drink at risky levels, and be…
Clear, fair and under control: 6 tips for effective performance management
Performance management is one of the more difficult parts of people management. It can be a source of additional stress for everyone involved – but doesn’t need to be. Here…
Get social or lose potential employees
Social media is now a workplace fixture, whether employers like it or not, according to a recent survey by recruitment giant Hays. According to the Hays white paper Tomorrow’s…
Ker-ching! Flawed workplace investigation costs company $1.4 million
Getting dismissals and terminations wrong can be costly and time-consuming. iHR Australia’s Director of Workplace Relations, John Boardman commented, “This case once again highlights the need for consistency and procedural…
Vexatious Bullying Complaints are Workplace Harassment
Written by Stephen Bell, Managing Director, iHR Australia. Relevant workplace legislation has upped the ‘ante’ on the consequences of workplace bullying. In Victoria, politicians rightfully agreed that workplace bullying…
Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit…. but is it bullying?
The debate continues: when does a “robust” style of supervision become bullying? A Queensland supervisor’s occasional “unprofessional and inappropriate” communication style did not amount to workplace bullying and harassment, Fair…
