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Do all complaints need workplace investigations?
When an employee makes an informal or seemingly trivial complaint about a colleague’s behaviour, is it always necessary to conduct a full workplace investigation? Employers often have to make tough…
Christmas party breast groper unfairly dismissed
A worker whose employment was terminated after he touched several co-workers’ breasts at a work Christmas party has been reinstated after the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission found his…
Is workplace bullying hurting families?
Failing to address bullying and harassment in the workplace can not only impact on employees’ health but can also damage the wellbeing of their families, according to a recent article.…
Could training investment boost retention?
Investing in workplace training and development may be the crucial step organisations need to improve employee retention rates and boost productivity, despite many organisations falling behind in this area. Workplace…
Surprising statistics in FWC’s first anti-bullying quarterly report
Surprising statistics in FWC’s first anti-bullying quarterly report 29 April 2014 The Fair Work Commission has released its first quarterly anti-bullying report after the introduction of the new anti-bullying legislation…
Bullying victim told: “Put some lippy on and go home to your bub”
Bullying victim told: “Put some lippy on and go home to your bub” 24 April 2014 A recent case in the Supreme Court of Queensland showed just how costly it…
Pot-smoking ship master’s dismissal was harsh
Pot-smoking ship master’s dismissal was harsh 22 April 2014 Despite being in breach of his company’s clear zero-tolerance drug policy, a ferry driver who admitted smoking marijuana has won an…
Sacked for having a birthday
A restaurant in Brisbane has been fined almost $30,000 after telling a long-serving worker his employment would be terminated on his 65th birthday. The restaurant operator had written to the…
28 Percent of HR managers not ready for bullying complaints
With recent amendments to the Fair Work Act and changes to legislation seemingly always on the horizon, it can be difficult remaining compliant with laws and regulations surrounding HR in…
