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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…
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…
