Keep informed of the latest in HR and Workplace Relations. Subscribe to receive these updates in your inbox.
Latest articles
- All
- Expert Article
- HR & Workplace Relations
- Mediations
“Pommy bastard” attacks on army officer lead to pension award – how managers can impact workplace cultures
“Pommy bastard” attacks on army officer lead to pension award – how managers can impact workplace cultures A British army major, who was harassed and called a “pommy bastard” by…
Mentally ill employee wins adverse action discrimination case: Six pillars of wisdom to reduce and manage mental health issues in the workplace
A court has accepted that a transport company made an ill employee’s position redundant as part of a genuine restructure, but found it took unlawful adverse action when it detrimentally…
“Fanciful” sexual discrimination and harassment claims rejected by Federal Court: what is sexual harassment?
The Federal Court has rejected a University academic’s sex discrimination claim, based on more than 50 alleged incidents over five years of employment, finding that she subjectively reconstructed “innocent events”…
Chicken run: sleepy poultry worker blamed for death of chickens after Melbourne Cup drinks – the importance of managing everyday performance
A poultry worker, who was sacked the morning after Melbourne Cup Day for allegedly being drunk and sleeping on the job, has won her unfair dismissal claim. After drinking wine during…
I will “cut your tongue out”: dismissal of mineworker who raised broken glass to co-worker’s throat upheld
I will “cut your tongue out”: dismissal of mineworker who raised broken glass to co-worker’s throat upheld The Fair Work Commission has rejected a “things are different on a mining…
“A catastrophic fall from grace”: sacking of doping and groping pilot underlines need to protect staff via thorough workplace investigations.
“A catastrophic fall from grace”: sacking of doping and groping pilot underlines need to protect staff via thorough workplace investigations The Fair Work Commission full bench has rejected a sacked…
Aggro manager uses LinkedIn as a tool of abuse – the importance of selecting employees who are the “right fit”.
Aggro manager uses LinkedIn as a tool of abuse – the importance of selecting employees who are the “right fit” The Fair Work Commission has refused to reverse the dismissal…
“Where is your facial hair policy?” Dispute over beard ends in dismissal, court and payout
A court has found that a driver sacked in part for coming to work with a half-shaved beard was unfairly dismissed and awarded him $6000 compensation. The transport company’s director…
“Toxic” husband and wife bully-fest ends in court: the importance of establishing a healthy workplace culture
A court has upheld a management consultancy’s sacking of a senior employee for her role in bullying her colleagues and creating a “toxic” work environment. It also found that they…
