Success in 2021 will be influenced by the extent to which people management strategies are tuned to these five realities.

The issue of overseas service has now finally been resolved with a unanimous judgement of the NSW Court of Appeal.

This COVID-19 fact sheet sets out rules and restrictions when NSW hits the 80 per cent double dose vaccination target.

Despite the existence of a valid reason, lack of procedural fairness can result in compensation for unfair dismissal.

A revised FWO strategy has resulted in a significant increase in the use of FWO enforcement and compliance powers.

An employee may be summarily dismissed if their employer has reasonable grounds to establish serious misconduct.

Employees working remotely may feel they are more exposed to harassment and possibly discrimination in their employment.

There was not a genuine stoppage of work, as the mere reduction of work did not constitute a stoppage of work.

Employers must ensure they manage risks of off-site work functions and are aware of their obligations to employees.

Joydeep makes recommendations to employers including that they should lead & reinforce benchmarks.

Employers should consider their remuneration structures and how changes will impact on their strategic people management.

No organisation, regardless of its purpose and role in the community, is entitled to discrimination in the workplace.

In the private sector bonuses are often given where performance targets are met and in order to incentivise performance.

A manager was found to be fairly dismissed, when he allowed his team to drink alcohol at an off-site work function.

The AHRC report follows several complaints of bullying, sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace.

Discussion about the employment related promises made by the ALP.

The key to managing a quiet quitter is by a team of skilled managers addressing performance issues with open dialogue

Enterprise agreement interpretation can be applied flexibly to account for the realities of the employer's operations.

Key changes recently made to the Sex Discrimination Act discussed.

The report recommendations included ways a legal framework could prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace.