Coffee-break violence not part of employment: AAT
A Commonwealth employee who was punched by a co-worker during a coffee break has had his arm-injury claim rejected, after the AAT found the break was not part of his employment.
A Commonwealth employee who was punched by a co-worker during a coffee break has had his arm-injury claim rejected, after the AAT found the break was not part of his employment.
Workplace Facebook policies vital for "plugging" gaps; and Essential safety news from SA, ACT, NSW, NT, WA, Vic and Qld.
An anti-bullying tool has been developed by WorkCover NSW to help employers eradicate the "$100 million" workplace problem. Also in this article, the NSW Government has injected $1 million into research to reduce the high quad-bike-related fatality rate.
Employer with proper procedures cleared in harassment case; and Employer discriminated against physical disability and pregnancy.
The ACTU is pushing for tougher penalties for workplace bullying - and has provided some practical tips for dealing with the problem - in its submission to a parliamentary inquiry.
A legal advisor has won compensation for a psych injury after the AAT found a negative "mid-year review" did not fall within the meaning of "administrative action". Also in this article, a worker has been denied compensation for a psych injury after a performance meeting was found to be reasonable.
Code of Practice eliminates workplace bullying "ambiguity"; and Essential safety news from around Australia.
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