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A culture review at Nine Entertainment revealed widespread abuse of power, bullying, and harassment. Nine has pledged to implement 22 recommendations to address these issues and improve its workplace culture.

The government has introduced legislation that will allow the publication of gender pay gaps for individual employers with 100 or more workers, replacing current sectoral or industry-wide data.

A migrant worker with limited English was unfairly dismissed after being made redundant without support or consultation. The Fair Work Commission emphasised the need for extra care with vulnerable workers in such cases.

A manager was dismissed after sending emails and texts about work colleagues that suggested using physical violence against them, and for making regular homophobic comments to and about a co-worker. Read on for the case details.

After a worker’s unacceptable behaviour got him sacked, the Fair Work Commission found the inadequate process rendered his dismissal unfair, but that the employer could no longer trust the worker.

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.

What should you do if a staff member tells you they’ve been diagnosed with a mental health condition?

How do employers manage the risks involved with sending an LGBTIQ+ employee to an area of the world which is hostile to LGBTIQ+ people?

It is relatively rare for aggravated damages to be awarded in harassment decisions. That's what make this case so interesting.

Tips for fostering a positive environment for tackling mental health issues.