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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…
Court rejects executive’s $200,000-plus claim on contractual benefits – Employer saved by crystal clear bonus entitlement terms
Court rejects executive’s $200,000-plus claim on contractual benefits – Employer saved by crystal clear bonus entitlement terms As an employer, devoting the time and resources to develop a sound HR…
Bullying in the workplace: New research reveals big risk to modern workplaces
Startling new research by the University of Melbourne and Deakin University has found that female health professionals are susceptible to greater incidents of bullying and harassment, and are at twice…
Failure to formalise dismissal of accountant for breach of contract costs company a pretty penny
In most cases, the detail of an employment contract are not disputed between the parties. However, the importance of a well-drafted and enforced employment contract is critical when employment relationships…
Performance review or bullying: Have you crossed a line when addressing your staff’s workplace performance?
When does an assessment of workplace performance become bullying? Depending on the circumstances, the difference between the two can be difficult to determine – and there is fine line that,…
Address bullying and discrimination early – before they become multi-million dollar cases of the courts
Unfortunately, workplace bullying remains a feature of many Australian workplaces, with recent research by the University of South Australia finding that Australia ranks sixth in the world for cases of…
Fair Work Commission upholds “cat and mouse” traffic bullying dismissal after workplace investigation
A recent case before the Fair Work Commission highlights the importance of employers investigating allegations of inappropriate workplace behaviour such as bullying, harassment and discrimination, irrespective of whether a formal…
Malaysian restaurant chain fined $300,000 for underpaying staff – some paid as little as $11 per hour
Malaysian restaurant chain fined $300,000 for underpaying staff – some paid as little as $11 per hour Employers have a legal obligation to ensure that employees are paid according to…
When workplace disputes snowball: How to manage mediation and avoid costly court proceedings
A multi-million dollar workplace dispute case has recently emerged in Queensland, demonstrating the important role professional workplace mediators can play in resolving conflicts before they end in litigation. A former senior…
