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Given the boot: shoe store manager found to be unfairly sacked because of procedural flaws
A shoe store manager who committed a retail “mortal sin” when he took cash from a customer and failed to account for it until a week later was unfairly sacked…
Racial vilification complaint ends up in Tribunal: how Contact Officer training can reduce risk
A court has rejected a worker’s claims that he was discriminated against, victimised and vilified because of his Indigenous heritage, noting his colleagues apologised for isolated inappropriate comments and that…
Former employee awarded $1 million in workplace bullying case illustrates big risk for Australian businesses
A former employee of a government agency has been awarded more than $1 million, after the bullying she was subjected to – which stemmed from one single incident – left…
Can a breakdown in working relationships be salvaged? How mediation can be an effective first line of defence
In an ideal world, we would all easily cultivate and successfully maintain good professional relationships in the workplace, be it with co-workers, superiors or subordinates. Organizations would undoubtedly be highly…
How to handle workplace discrimination issues before they land you in court – or in ‘trial by media’
When a workplace issue or complaint is raised, a thorough and impartial investigation is the ideal course of action to ensure the matter is dealt with effectively before it reaches…
Prison officer with mental health issues wins job back after assaulting three inmates
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission has ordered the reinstatement of a decorated senior prison officer who assaulted three inmates in separate occasions while suffering from a mental illness. The events…
Corporate hit with big fine for racial discrimination
The Federal Court has ordered a major postal company to pay $40,000 in compensation for race discrimination to a worker called a “f…..g black b..tard” by a colleague, but has…
Thousands accept 18-month pay freeze in new deal in exchange for family-friendly provisions
A leading Australian airline carrier has agreed to provide 10 days domestic and family violence leave and increase its paid parental leave from 12 weeks to 14 weeks to all…
HR Manager takes home her personnel file in an attempt to avoid sacking as workplace dispute spirals out of control
A recent case before the Fair Work Commission where a HR Manager was dismissed for taking her personnel file without permission, shows the importance of employer’s intervening early to prevent…
