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Bizarre “bullying” case demonstrates need for better understanding of policies and performance management
Allegations of bullying can have major consequences for both employers and employees in terms of time, cost and impacts on workplace culture. In an unusual case, a clerical support officer…
Union official’s frightening and abusive outburst highlights need for bullying protocols
Union official’s frightening and abusive outburst highlights need for bullying protocols The Federal Court recently found that a union organiser’s verbally abusive reaction to the request that his meetings with…
Disabled worker wins $180,000 damages after employer refuses to make reasonable adjustments
Disabled worker wins $180,000 damages after employer refuses to make reasonable adjustments A NSW government agency must pay a former employee more than $180,000, plus interest, for economic loss, pain,…
Court awards increased damages in sexual harassment case but rules investigation conducted properly
A landmark anti-discrimination ruling that set a new standard in sexual harassment payouts has also shown that damage to employers can be limited by a well-conducted workplace investigation. The…
Commission ruling on pharmacy technician’s unfair dismissal highlights the necessity for quality advice for franchise operations
Commission ruling on pharmacy technician’s unfair dismissal highlights the necessity for quality advice for franchise operations The recent dismissal of a pharmacy dispensary technician, for not meeting “front of shop…
Banker sacked over workplace affair – major workplace problems caused by poor leadership and perceptions of favouritism
Banker sacked over workplace affair – major workplace problems caused by poor leadership and perceptions of favouritism The notion of a manager conducting affairs with junior staff and favouring their…
Team leader who abused and harassed managers and staff at Christmas function found to be “unfairly dismissed”
The Fair Work Commission has found that a team leader who spent the evening of his work Christmas party intimidating and sexually harassing colleagues and telling superiors to “f–k off”…
Aggressive railwayman dismissed for breaching company code of conduct: the value of detailed contracts and policies
Aggressive railwayman dismissed for breaching company code of conduct: the value of detailed contracts and policies The long-running case of a railway employee, dismissed for assaulting ticket inspectors after refusing…
Employee sacked for sexually harassing hotel staff outside of work hours: dismissal upheld
An employee, whose service was terminated after sexually harassing two hotel workers, has lost his unfair dismissal case before the Fair Work Commission. In February 2014, the seven-and-a-half year veteran…
