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Manager harshly dismissed after “explicit” joke about CEO
A Queensland building company has been found to have unfairly dismissed a senior manager who sent round an email inferring that the CEO was an “excessive masturbator”. The company’s financial…
Top 5 tips for workplace investigations
As news emerges that a government agency has ordered a review of its division responsible for internal investigations, it is timely to look at the top 5 points to remember…
Is Australia winning at wage equality?
Disparity between men’s and women’s salaries has long been a cause of heated debate. Conflicting data from the United States and Australia begs the question; if the pay gap is…
When the tables turn: what to do about upwards bullying
Many HR managers have enough of a headache dealing with workplace bullies, most of whom target those on the same level or below them in the organisation. However, there is…
When is a “bad boss” a bully?
Discussions in the press about bad behaviour by bosses may show that bullying behaviour could be considered just “normal” bad behaviour by some. In an article in the Age this…
Expectant employees: pregnancy problem or productive parents?
Discrimination of pregnant employees is a serious issue in Australian workplaces – reports last month revealed it is now the top work discrimination complaint in the country. Despite a…
Retailer fined record amount for pregnancy discrimination
A Victorian retail business has been fined the highest ever discrimination charge secured by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), after being found responsible for the unfair treatment of a pregnant…
“Broken culture” and bullying at government agency
Last week the Sydney Morning Herald reported some surprising behavioural and cultural issues which have come to light from inside a NSW government agency. The agency in question often deals…
Pregnancy: the top discrimination complaint in Australia
Pregnancy has surpassed disability as the top workplace discrimination issue in Australia, as reported by News Limited. In the wake of the Australian Human Rights Commission beginning its Pregnancy and…
How NOT to handle conflict at work
Conflict between employees is an inevitable fact of working life. No matter how agreeable you are, there will be times when your views do not align with someone else at…
Annual leave lottery: how does Australia compare?
Paid annual leave is an important employment entitlement for workers, allowing employees the chance to enjoy a break, while still having some financial security. In tougher economic times, business leaders…
Racial discrimination rife in growing Australia
A new report from the Scanlon Foundation and Melbourne’s Monash University has shed light on the alarming level of discrimination and racial intolerance being shown in Australia today. The 2013…
