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New bullying jurisdiction makes first finding, highlighting importance of flexible and rapid training for employees
In the first formal ruling since the inception of its January 2014 anti-bullying jurisdiction, the Fair Work Commission has found that two employees at a small real estate business were…
Flawed investigation leads to compensation for employee sacked for inappropriate IP use
A senior HR consultant, who was sacked by her employer upon suspicions that she had copied confidential business information, has received compensation by order of the Fair Work Commission. …
Toxic workplace dispute on Facebook ends in tribunal: how mediation can help your organisation
A dispute between two employees at a Victorian State transport body spiralled out of control on Facebook and bounced into the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). When the two…
Divisive, racist allegations lead to FWC hearing in the mismanagement of everyday performance
Divisive, racist allegations lead to FWC hearing in the mismanagement of everyday performance Success at work requires a team effort. Productivity can be affected if workplace culture is poor, with…
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…
