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Employee compensated after being terminated for visitor bringing rifle to work: the importance of thorough workplace investigations
Informal responses are not appropriate when an employer or an employee is faced with allegations of serious misconduct in the workplace. Initiating an independent workplace investigation ensures that any decision…
4 key ingredients for an effective workplace bullying policy
As with many workplace issues, the first element of a prevention strategy for workplace bullying is to have a clear, up to date and well communicated policy in place. The…
Employer taken to court by car salesperson who alleges he was racially abused by co-workers
To create a winning culture employers need have workplace health and safety top of mind. Being proactive about preventing workplace bullying is an important part of creating safe workplace. Workplace…
Supermarket chain accused of short changing part-time employee when negotiating new enterprise agreement
A recent case before a full bench of the Federal Court has highlighted the importance of employers seeking expert advice to determine that their enterprise agreements satisfy the requirements provided…
Performance management conduct: the mistaken workplace bully – how you can keep the lines clear
For the first time, new workplace bullying laws enforced under the Fair Work Act 2009 since 1 January 2014 entitles workers to apply to Fair Work Commission for alleged workplace…
How a Workplace Mediation can prevent disputes from escalating to formal proceedings
Workplace disputes that escalate to legal issues are a waste of an employer’s valuable time and financial resources. Even if a tribunal or court finds an employer faultless, there is…
Mahjong Club $400,000 in the red – judge condemns employer for moving employee from full-time to part-time work after workplace injury
Workplace laws are subject to constant change. Human resource managers need to keep abreast of these changes and understand the impact on their business. Regular workplace audits are one way…
Larger payouts in sexual harassment cases – a warning to employers who fail to handle complaints properly
When a complaint of an alleged harassment, bullying or discriminatory behaviour is made, an informal response is not appropriate. Employers can be held vicariously liable for such behaviours as they…
Train driver who left his co-driver behind at a toilet break reinstated by Commission: the need for thorough workplace investigations
When an employer is faced with allegations of employee misconduct, it is crucial that the complaint is investigated thoroughly. Initiating a workplace investigation ensures that any decision made is fair…
