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Workplace "embitterment" is a widespread problem and linked to high rates of sick leave, according to UK researchers, who explain how employers can prevent it becoming entrenched.

A national employer that provided special training to its WHS employees, because they were "under-prepared" to handle mental health incidents, has found they are now far more confident in helping workers in distress.

An employer acted unfairly in sacking a worker who became "heavily intoxicated" at a work Christmas party and s-xually harassed colleagues, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in finding the employer didn't control the service of alcohol.

• Supreme Court decision sends safety-document warning;
  
• Anti-bullying regime creating "adversarial" environments; and
  
• Victoria establishes taskforce to tackle occupational violence.

The Fair Work Commission has highlighted the "stark" contrast between a union official's claim that he needs an entry permit to ensure the safety of workers, and his bullying and intimidation of an inspector.

Employers can prevent worker stress escalating and becoming chronic by training employees to avoid resorting to passive coping strategies, Italian researchers say.

A worker who suffered psychological injuries after being sacked because his weight posed a safety risk - to himself and other employees - was injured by reasonable management action, the Queensland IRC has ruled.

Employers that adopt disciplinary-focused drug and alcohol policies are at risk of creating a culture of distrust, a new report has warned.

Western Australia's proposed mirror WHS laws for the resources sector should include a duty of care at worker accommodation facilities, suicide-specific provisions and a special Code of Practice that addresses rosters, fatigue and bullying, the parliamentary inquiry into FIFO arrangements has recommended.

• More workers caught drug-driving in 2015 AUSTRANS blitz; and
  
• National rail safety changes coming soon.