The Employee Relations Collective

16/04/2026

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Employee Relations Case Study

02/04/2026

01/04/2026

Christmas parties & out of hours conduct - free case law summary

How are you feeling about the silly season? For most people the Christmas party is a chance to celebrate the year and blow off some steam. For HR, it can be a nightmare! Access our free case law summary related to out of hours conduct, and some helpful tips to ensure you don’t end up with a HR hangover!

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24/10/2025

I saw some statistics this week that blew my mind! It validated the increased pressure the HR community is under when it comes to volume and complexity of ER cases and workplace investigations.

Are you feeling the pressure? This article is for you!

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26/09/2025

This has been a really interesting, complex and somewhat difficult case to review from a HR perspective! It is longer than our usual reviews, but is so jam packed with learnings. It was worth delving into the detailed evidence as it provided a very real picture of the conduct that was likely occurring in the workplace. Despite this, the dismissed employee was reinstated. Don’t miss this review, it has something for even the seasoned HR professional.

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06/09/2025

This is a very interesting case. It certainly sets a much higher bar for employers in terms of managing psychosocial hazards associated with redundancy processes. Although I suspect there is a lot more going on behind the scenes that we don't know about as it is a relatively unprecedented response from SafeWork NSW. Definitely one to watch!

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