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Rude text accidentally sent to boss: how to avoid poisonous office relationships
A dismissed employee has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that an accidentally-sent text to her employer, in which she called him a “complete d-ck”, was a “lighthearted insult”.…
Fisticuffs, the sack and legal action after homophobic remarks – mediate before it’s too late
Fisticuffs, the sack and legal action after homophobic remarks – mediate before it’s too late An employer has had an expensive and time-consuming trip to the Fair Work Commission after…
Anger management: Jeremy Clarkson and the end of “angry man”- how the workplace is changing
Angry men like Jeremy Clarkson are no longer welcome in today’s workplace, or so it appears. As Amelia McGuinness observes, “no matter how much the public loves you, the myth of…
Bullying round the clock: how out-of-hours social media activity can be a risk for employers
A recent Fair Work Commission Full Bench decision has further clarified when out-of-hours social media activity can constitute workplace bullying. Both port operator DP World and the Maritime Union of…
Explicit phone porn: procedural investigation errors foil dismissal of sales manager
A company had a valid reason for sacking its sales manager, including the post-employment discovery of pornographic images on his mobile phone, but “substantial” procedural deficiencies made the dismissal unfair,…
6 productivity tips: the link between leadership behaviour and performance
Building effective teams and ensuring performance and productivity is a function of leadership behaviour and communication, as is demonstrated by the following tips from both established and rising business leaders.…
“You will be kicked out”: “low-level anger” and “heavy-handed” treatment of childcare worker not necessarily bullying
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that a Melbourne childcare worker who received “heavy handed” treatment from her boss and intolerance and low-level anger from a colleague was not bullied…
Peed off: truck driver’s compo win after dismissal for urinating on client’s warehouse underlines need for challenging conversations
Peed off: truck driver’s compo win after dismissal for urinating on client’s warehouse underlines need for challenging conversations The Fair Work Commission has awarded a truck driver $16,128 in unfair…
Fondling leads to $730,000 payout after employer decides to ignore complaint: how risky management styles can cost your business
Fondling of breasts and buttocks leads to $730,000 payout after employer decides to ignore complaint: how risky management styles can cost your business An employer has discovered the risks associated…
