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Depressed scientist reinstated

A commission has overturned an employer’s decision to dismiss an employee for his unsatisfactory work performance. 

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Reporter with PTSD awarded $180k in damages

An employer exacerbated an employee's PTSD by transferring her to a role that exposed her to more trauma. 

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Leave in advance: is deduction from final pay allowed?

Where do you stand when an employee has taken leave in advance but then termination of employment occurs. Read more here about leave in advance.

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Transfer of business

There are many employment issues to deal with when a business is transferred from one employer to another. Read what you need to do.

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Wellbeing? Meh... show me the money

The latest employee sentiment report for quarter one 2022 has remuneration as a key priority whereas wellbeing, not so important.

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Aspire to gender equity recruitment, but without discriminating

Recruitment managers in Queensland Police went too far in trying to comply with a directive to achieve a 50-50 gender balance, says the state’s Crime and Corruption Commission. Read on to find out how to balance the best person for the role versus balancing gender.

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Commission upholds safety breach dismissal

Failing to comply with safety procedures led to an auto-electrician's dismissal. Read on for details on how a breach of safety procedures equates to serious misconduct.

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Fall Through Void Sees Builder Convicted

When a painter was badly injured after falling through an opening, the builder and the painter’s manager disagreed about whether they’d been warned of the risk. Read how the court decided on the builder’s liability.

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Was Dismissal Forced? Commission Decides

A worker who felt she was forced to resign lost her unfair dismissal case when the Fair Work Commission found she wasn’t pushed, she jumped. Read why the FWC supported the employer’s position despite its failure to stop abuse.

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Is it safe to drive using hands-free telephony?

What health and safety factors arise if employees make phone calls while driving for work? How can you minimise risks?