Order to reinstate convicted 'stalker' overturned
A tribunal full bench has criticised a judge for failing to consider the domestic abuse implications of reinstating an employee who was sacked for stalking a colleague. » more »
Bullying, harassment & misconduct (625 items)
HR's biased investigation nixes 'reasonable administrative action' defence
A senior HR manager's bullying investigation and recommendations were "tainted" with unreasonableness, a tribunal has found. » more »
Record underpayment fines; $615k adverse action order; Coles disputes class action; and more
An employer and individuals have been fined nearly $1m for underpaying workers; a bullied employee who was 'managed out' has been awarded $615k; Coles is facing a $150 million class action; and more. » more »
Employer wins costs after "reckless" unfair dismissal case
An industrial relations specialist has been ordered to pay an employer's costs of defending an unfair dismissal claim, with the Fair Work Commission describing its actions as "reckless", costly and "highly prejudicial". » more »
Qantas facing decades-old harassment and discrimination claims
Qantas is facing a claim from a former employee over discrimination and harassment going back 30 years, and has failed in its attempt to block media access to the allegations. » more »
Remote work heightens perceptions of bullying
Reduced face-to-face interaction and hasty email communication – coupled with job insecurity, isolation and stress – could see COVID-19 distancing measures heighten the risk of bullying claims, a workplace lawyer says. » more »
"Sleazy" and "plainly unwelcome" behaviour warranted dismissal
A Qantas engineer was rightly sacked for "plainly unwelcome" and "sleazy" behaviour, despite errors in the allegations against him, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Bully manager wins reinstatement amid "substantial" workplace issues
A commission has ordered an employer to reinstate a leader sacked for bullying, suggesting better support could significantly improve his management style. » more »
FWC refuses to prevent 'bullied' worker's dismissal
The Fair Work Commission has refused to make an order preventing an employee's dismissal before her stop-bullying application is heard. » more »
Employer appeals psych injury award based on bullying inaction
An employer has successfully challenged its liability for an employee's psychological injury, arguing its alleged failure to act on bullying complaints was irrelevant to the claim. » more »
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