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Harassment or happy couple – Should office romance be regulated?

An ongoing, high profile sexual harassment case in which it is alleged an energy company’s Managing Director had to be shadowed by a Human Resources team member to avoid any…

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Expensive implication: court rules implied term exists and awards $335,000

Expensive implication: court rules implied term exists and awards $335,000 22 August 2013 A major bank failed to consider and consult about alternative employment options with an executive manager whose…

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Silly stuff that gets you sacked: bagging your boss on Twitter

A court has paved the way for a public servant who criticised the government on Twitter to be sacked, even though she did not reveal her name or her job…

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New laws to combat LGBTI discrimination

New federal laws to prevent discrimination against gay, lesbian and intersex people may force employers to revisit their anti-discrimination training and policies. Earlier this month, the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual…

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When discrimination is criminal

Many people will have been asked to consent to a police check at some point in their career. In fact, it can often seem like a police check has become…

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Cougars and Old Spice – ‘inept’ investigation into sexual harassment

A tribunal has found a Gold Coast resort vicariously liable for the sexual harassment of a female worker and that its mishandling of her complaint contributed to a psychiatric injury.…

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Cut the chat; what to do about office gossip

Conversation amongst co-workers is a normal part of working life. Verbal interaction can not only build morale and give employees a break but conversations that may not begin with work…

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Paying the penalty: cheap labour could be an own goal

Paying the penalty: cheap labour could be an own goal 30 July 2013 Pay talks can be a manager’s worst nightmare. Consider a recent case launched by the Fair Work…

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Women as job perks: is this e-quality?

Equality, diversity and recruitment do not always go hand in hand for some employers. Take the job advert that caused a storm of bad press for an event organising business…

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