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BHP's vaccine mandate unlawful, FWC rules

BHP’s decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccines at a mine site was unlawful, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.

HR manager fined for adverse action

A court has fined an employer and its HR manager for unlawful adverse actions.

A banned job applicant pursues extensive discrimination claim

An unsuccessful job applicant who applied for twelve RMIT roles claimed was prohibited from applying for future positions filed an unlawful discrimination claim that nearly every protected attribute of the Equal Opportunity Act was breached.

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Additional penalty for employer after adverse action judgment

When a commercial analyst complained about unreasonable overtime and a co-worker’s conduct, she was sacked. Read why the court imposed both compensation and penalty orders on the employer.

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Employer fined $25K for adverse action

An employer was fined $25,000 for unlawfully terminating a Learning and Development Manager after he raised workplace concerns. The Federal Court found the dismissal constituted adverse action, awarding the employee $130,000 in compensation.

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