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Porn at work not a sacking offence
Two workers dismissed for distribution of pornography at work have been permitted to return to their jobs, but how was the termination found to be harsh given the organisation’s “zero…
Pilots’ tiff leads to mid-air drama
Two pilots from a major airline were stood down after an incident on a flight led to unnecessary panic with the cabin crew subsequently offered counselling. The problem occurred on a…
Six figure payout for bullied grandmother
Workplace bullying hit the news this week with a televised account of a woman who allegedly experienced verbal abuse and aggression from her manager causing her significant distress and anxiety.…
Sexual harassment appeal turns $18k into $130k
In a landmark Full Court ruling last week, the Federal Court has “upped the ante” on compensation awarded in cases of sexual harassment. Justices Kenny, Besanko and Perram upheld an…
How can employers stop the cyber-bullies?
The blurred line between work and private life is probably at its greatest when involving social media. For behaviour to be considered workplace bullying there needs to be a connection…
Solicitor who secretly videoed harassment, claims “Asperger’s” defence
Solicitor who secretly videoed harassment claims “Asperger’s” defence 17 July 2014 Judge Pamela Jenkins has described a solicitor’s conduct as “intolerable, disgraceful and dishonourable” and ordered that he be temporarily…
Is exclusion the worst form of bullying?
If an employee is being bullied in the workplace, it is likely they wish their tormentors would just leave them alone. However, under Australian legislation, being ignored by your colleagues…
Unfair dismissal sparked by mental health issues: “totally unreasonable”
Unfair dismissal sparked by mental health issues: “totally unreasonable” 10 July 2014 The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ruled the dismissal of a Melbourne engineer was “invalid and unfair” due…
Cafe fined after cook docked $112 for soggy crackling
Cafe fined after cook docked $112 for soggy crackling 1 July 2014 A cafe in Perth has landed in hot water after a workplace investigation from the Fair Work Ombudsman…
