A Commonwealth employee, who collapsed at his desk after receiving a critical email from his supervisor, has lost his bid for incapacity payments. Also in this article, a Western Australian employer has been fined over an amputation.
Work policies needed to avoid harassment-related financial loss; Go home on time on 21 November to reduce work stress; and Essential safety news from the ACT, Qld, SA, WA and the ATSB.
WHS bullying Code "prohibits" eye-rolling, says Abetz; WorkCover SA's controversial medical panels to be scrapped; and South Australian Safe Work winners announced.
Even in its draft form, the model Code of Practice on preventing workplace bullying is a "fantastic resource" for employers, according to Ashurst lawyer Taboka Finn, who also explains how to establish a social media policy.
A Victorian worker has had her psychological injury claim dismissed, after the Magistrates Court found her employer did its best to accommodate her "shortcomings".
Changes to the Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Act aim to protect workers from bullying; Finalists for Q-COMP Return to Work Awards announced; and Essential safety news from around Australia.
A Queensland supervisor's occasional "unprofessional and inappropriate" communication style did not amount to workplace bullying and harassment, Fair Work Australia has found in upholding her unfair dismissal claim.
A prominent employment lawyer has described Brodie's Law as little more than symbolic, and warned that workplace bullying will never be eradicated while it continues to be treated as an OHS issue.
Toll Group reveals six-step response to s-xual harassment complaint; Vigilance urged in Queensland after report points to high work death rate; and Major ACT inquiry prompted by construction deaths commences.
