With office parties set to kick off in the coming weeks, a timely reminder from Emily Dempster in this article on ten things employers should do to avoid Christmas party disaster; including “specify clear start and end times of the function and ensure alcohol is not served after the end time”.
Employee Assist Principal, Amnon Kelemen writes that in unfair dismissal proceedings before the FWC, “an experienced and/or qualified HR professional will generally be considered capable of representing an employer even in circumstances where they is also a witness.” This article provides case examples readers can learn from.