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Dismissal for threatening emails and homophobic comments upheld
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.
Medicinal cannabis – what employers need to do
The legal use of cannabis-based products for medicinal reasons is becoming a reality around Australia. Read on to find out how employers can confront the issue in the workplace. --3 September 2021
Communication, not race, prompted performance plan
A former Nine Entertainment employee alleged bullying and racial discrimination, but the tribunal found no evidence, attributing the issues to communication problems instead.
Can an employer change casual hours without notice?
Casual workers make up a significant portion of Australia’s workforce. What rights do they have when it comes to an employer changing their hours?
Work injury led to stress-related death
A worker's compensation dispute ended in the tragic death of an employee. Read about the case here.
Contract or award: which one applies?
Can an employment contract override award terms and conditions?
Compensation decision overturned
An employee was stressed about how the employer handled a conflict of interest situation involving his wife. A court ruled in the employer's favour.
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.