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FDVL request triggers sacking
A pharmacy worker who was sacked after requesting unpaid domestic violence leave has been awarded more than $17,000 compensation.
Employee Or Contractor? Court Examines Bricklayer's Status
A County Court of Victoria case ruled a bricklayer was an independent contractor, not an employee, under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, highlighting the importance of formal agreements in employment relationships.
Were an employer's actions reasonable?
A worker claimed that his psych injury was caused by his ‘morbid’ relationship with his manager.
I was bullied after parental leave request, claims worker
An employee is claiming adverse action after his employer allegedly put pressure on him not to apply for parental leave, reneged on an agreement to let him work from home instead, and then subjected him to bullying.
Injured while on-call: is it work-related?
A worker who was on-call broke his leg while out walking his dog. Was he entitled to compensation?
No reasonably arguable case to reject compo claim
Find out how to avoid a workers' compensation case of this nature.
Dismissal was justified but process was too abrupt
A Bank manager was dismissed after 14 years due to poor performance, but the Fair Work Commission ordered $6,000 compensation, citing the Bank’s abrupt handling of the process.
Are you paid for public holidays while on workers comp?
If an employee is absent on workers' compensation during a public holiday, should they still get paid for the holiday?
Health And Safety Representative Entitled To Payment For Whs Inspections On Days Off
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission ruled that a health and safety representative must be paid for WHS inspections conducted on days off, highlighting the entitlement to compensation for necessary inspections outside scheduled hours.
Can you dismiss someone on workers comp?
Terminating an injured or ill worker is a complex area for employers.