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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…
Bad behaviour: Can it be predicted?
Could counter-productive behaviour at work be genetic? New research may indicate that poor behaviour at work could be influenced by genetics, but what can employers do about it? A…
Mental health crucial for employee retention
Nine in ten Australian employees believe a mentally healthy workplace is important, yet only half believe their company supports this objective, according to the latest report from mental health charity…
Bullied employees cannot act with impunity
In light of a recent case seen by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), it is important to address what is and is not considered workplace bullying and what is appropriate…
Paid to not work? No thank you, says worker
An employer in Queensland’s mining industry attempting to bypass reinstatement of a worker by standing him down on pay, has been told they must provide work for the reinstated individual.…
Depression is not a sackable offence
Depression affects around one in six Australians at some stage in their lives. In any given year, more than 1 million Australian adults experience the symptoms of depression, meaning this…
Heads Up: good mental health is good for bottom line
Australian mental health association beyondblue, in conjunction with the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance, has recently launched a landmark campaign aimed towards improving mental health outcomes in Australian businesses. The nationwide…
Workplace investigators, watch your mouths
Placing emphasis on a word, adopting a positive tone or expressing empathy during an interview do not typically lead to trouble but, when undertaking a workplace investigation, interviewers must be…
