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Reliance on dodgy attendance records plus lack of procedural fairness led to unfair dismissal.

A bank officer who sent over 50 disrespectful text messages to his manager has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission ruled that the texts, which posed a psychosocial risk to the manager, justified his termination despite being sent outside work hours.

Many employers think it's obvious when an employee is engaged in misconduct or isn’t meeting performance standards. But without a clear policy outlining expectations, a business exposes itself to unnecessary risks. 

Many businesses have asked employees to work remotely in response to the uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. This can be a challenge, especially if employees have never worked from home before.

Elise has lived experience of domestic and family violence and is passionate about influencing systems-level change to increase safety, prevent violence, and healing for victim-survivors.

Whether it’s the annual Christmas party or a team lunch, it’s likely your team will be at a work event where alcohol is involved at some point. 

Siobhann Provost

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising workplace meetings by enhancing efficiency and inclusivity through advanced recording and summarising tools. However, ethical considerations and privacy concerns must be addressed to ensure responsible implementation.

If you are currently experiencing lower customer reach, fewer purchases or cash-flow challenges, now could be the time to try something new – like co-marketing. Learn what it is and what it could do for your business.

Reliance on dodgy attendance records plus lack of procedural fairness led to unfair dismissal.