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Adventure-Based Learning: Enhancing Leadership Development Through Experiences
Organizations are searching for innovative ways to cultivate leaders who can navigate complexity, collaborate effectively,…
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AI, Work and the Human Factor: Redesigning Roles, Leadership and Strategy
AI is changing how we work, but it doesn’t have to leave people behind. Here’s…
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Cyclone Safety and Stand Downs: Managing Worker Safety and Business Obligations During Severe Weather
Introduction As Cyclone Alfred tracks towards Australia's eastern coastline, employers in the impacted regions face…
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Balancing Workplace Safety and Fairness: QIRC Orders Reinstatement After 'Punch On' and Swearing Text Sparks Unfair Dismissal Ruling.
Since 2018, Craig McFadden (Managing Director of Savvy HR) has been a trusted voice on workplace…
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The Rise of AI in Recruitment: Balancing Efficiency, Fairness, and Merit
Since 2018, Craig McFadden(Managing Director of Savvy HR) has been a trusted voice on workplace…
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Understanding Fair Work’s Stance on Drug Testing: Use vs. Impairment and Employer Responsibility
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has upheld a decision that highlights…
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When Home Becomes the Workplace: Employee Compensated for Injury During Coffee Break
Introduction In an era where remote work has become the norm, the boundaries between home…
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Inappropriate Insults but No Sexual Misconduct: FWC Decision Highlights the Line Between ‘Harassment’ and ‘Sexual Harassment’
In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission underscored the importance of distinguishing between different…
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FWC Upholds Dismissal of Intoxicated Worker for Harassment on Work-Related Travel
Introduction In the case of Evelyn Josey v OS MCAP Pty Ltd, the Fair Work…
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Fair Work’s Take on ‘Acceptable Employment’: How Far Is Too Far for Employee Relocation?
"Employers must offer more than just a role—they must offer reasonable alternative employment," stated Deputy…
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FWC Ruling Highlights Legal Boundaries in Labour Hire: Who Really Holds Employer Responsibility?
Introduction The Fair Work Commission's (FWC) recent decision in Rosmaria Binti Ahmad Subki v Stanley…
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Rushed Investigation Exposes Flaws in Mine Technician’s Unfair Dismissal: FWC Criticizes BHP’s Procedural Failures
Introduction In a recent ruling, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that a long-serving BHP…
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Can After-Hours Behaviour Justify Dismissal? Navigating the Fine Line Between Work and Private Life.
In a recent decision, Daniel Pawelczyk v Commonwealth Bank of Australia [2024] FWC 2115, the Fair…
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Beyond Compliance: The Crucial Need to Safeguard Psychological Health in the Workplace
Please note this article contains references to self-harm, which some readers may find distressing. If…
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Navigating the Right to Disconnect: What Employers Need to Know
On August 26th, 2024, Australia will see the introduction of a significant new workplace…
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Managing Heat of the Moment Resignations: Lessons from a Fair Work Commission Decision
In the complex landscape of workplace relations, handling resignations given in the heat of the…
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FWC Dismisses Boilermaker’s Claim: Lessons for Employers
Introduction In a recent (June 2024) Fair Work Commission (FWC) case, the dismissal of…
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Embracing a Trauma-Informed Approach in Workplace Investigations and Mediations
Savvy HR is a specialist consultancy with extensive experience conducting workplace investigations of sensitive matters.…
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Managing Workplace Complaints: Lessons from the Workers' Compensation Regulator
Managing Workplace Complaints: Lessons from the Workers' Compensation Regulator - Mr X v Workers' Compensation…
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Ensuring a Safe Workplace: Ruling on Sexual Harassment and the Positive Duty for Employers
Introduction The recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia in Taylor v August and…
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Understanding Restraint of Trade Clauses in Australia: A Guide for Business Owners
In the dynamic business landscape of Australia, protecting your business interests is paramount. One…
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Trauma Informed Approach to Workplace Investigations and Workplace Mediation
With the growing focus on psychosocial hazards in the workplace, conducting a workplace investigation or…
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Workplace Mediation, Conflict, Grievances & Dispute Resolution
Workplace Mediation, Conflict, Grievances & Dispute Resolution Craig McFadden is an experienced workplace relations specialist…
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Not just an excitable boy: 20-year-old dismissed for performing forklift burnouts at work.
A 20-year-old employee who was summarily dismissed for performing forklift burnouts has had his dismissal…
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Sacking of apprentice found to be devoid of procedural fairness and “quite simply appalling”.
A first year apprentice has been awarded $11,400 in compensation after a Fair Work (FW)…
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Enterprise Agreement negotiation BHP Olympic Dam
Enterprise Agreement negotiation @ BHP Olympic Dam Project description As the lead negotiators, Savvy partnered…
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New Fair Work regulation clarifies offsetting rules for casuals
Employers should carefully review their current casual workforce to assess whether there is a risk…
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Right of entry might not be something you have to deal with often, but when you do, it is important…
Your business needs to have in place clear processes for dealing with right of entry…
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Advocacy for Workplace Relations Professionals
With a depth of practical experience in dealing with workplace relations matters, Employee Relations professional,…
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Supreme Court dismisses $1.8 million claim for damages & rules farting not workplace bullying.
The Supreme Court of Victoria has dismissed a $1.8 million claim for damages against a…
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Managing misconduct is rarely easy: NORTEC dismissal “an unreasonable and unjust process”.
Managing misconduct is rarely easy, and often reasonable minds will differ on the appropriate response…
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Accountant jointly liable for underpayments.
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia has held that an accounting firm was accessorily liable…
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It’s all in the timing: redundancy of pregnant employee costs company $60k
BOC (a supplier of gas, equipment and safety products) has been found to have breached…
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Worker "humiliated" by photo on innuendo-filled poster.
Worker humiliated by photo on innuendo filled poster A Sydney Water employee who lodged a…
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Accounting firm penalised under accessorial liability laws for underpayment of its client's employees.
Accessorial liability laws have been used for the first time by the Fair Work Ombudsman…
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Electrician used a Twisties packet to counter workplace surveillance
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has upheld the dismissal of an Electrician who was "deliberate…
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Worker unfairly dismissed over sexual harassment claims
A worker, sacked for allegedly sexually harassing a 19-year-old female Trainee and making sexually suggestive…
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Teen firefighting volunteer allegedly taped to truck, soaked, kicked & dragged by her hair.
All employers should have a robust policy regarding bullying, harassment and…
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Ski party scandal: staff accused of abusive and aggressive behaviour on ski weekend.
Recruitment firm Michael Page is in damage control after a number of its employees were…
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$146,000 in penalties imposed in Court judgement against frozen yoghurt chain.
Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James says that in an environment of increasing scrutiny, it is…
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Sick after celebrating Australia Day? What steps can an Employer take?
Savvy HR has encouraged our Employer clients to trust their staff to ‘do the right…
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What if an employer has to temporarily close due to severe weather or a natural disaster?
Flooding across SE QLD and NE NSW has had a devastating impact on the community…
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What entitlements apply to employees who volunteer to assist the community?
Employers and employees should be aware of what entitlements apply to employees who volunteer to…
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All eyes are on culture as the cause and the cure.
Culture is the tacit social order of an organization: It shapes attitudes and behaviors in…
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Employers must give their employees pay slips. Ignorance of your obligations is no excuse.
Employers must give their employees pay slips. Ignorance of your obligations is no excuse. …
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Myths are resulting in employers short-changing young workers.
Employers may be involved in serious contraventions of workplace laws by unwittingly continuing with practices…
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“Disparaging” and “highly offensive” email leads to sacking.
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has upheld the dismissal of an Account Manager for making…
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Drunken argument and hotel damage ‘not serious misconduct’ and warranted discipline, not dismissal – FWC.
Despite finding a valid reason for an employee’s summary dismissal, an employer’s decision to terminate…
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Unpaid trials, work experience and internships - what's the difference?
Businesses should be careful that they are not in breach of employment laws when inviting…
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Personal liability of individuals for breaches of the Fair Work Act.
It’s a tough job being an advisor, balancing the desire to deliver on organisational objectives…
