An employee who was awarded workers' compensation for a psychological injury triggered by her manager's swearing and inappropriate behaviour has had her benefits stripped in the Queensland Industrial Court.
The NSW Coroner has outlined how practical jokes played on a young apprentice during his employment with a major company significantly contributed to his depression and subsequent suicide.
A recent FWC full bench decision (which defined the meaning of "at work") and other "sensible" bullying-related rulings are good news for employers, according to senior employment lawyers.
The Productivity Commission is calling for comments on any unintended consequences of Australia's new anti-bullying laws, and other safety-related provisions, as part of its broad inquiry into the workplace relations system.
Sedentary workers who experience pain from exposure to vibrations and other risk factors are more likely than others to suffer from stress - and they're less likely to take sick leave, creating further issues, Australian researchers have found.
A worker's claim that she failed a drug test because her drink was spiked during her roster break was scientifically implausible, a commissioner has found, but he commended her employer for properly investigating the issue before sacking her.
A recent full Federal Court decision confirms that an employee's poor performance or misconduct cannot be excused automatically by a medical condition, according to law firm Herbert Smith Freehills.
A study on the link between excessive work hours, alcohol abuse and injuries shows employees shouldn't work more than 48 hours a week, including overtime, European researchers say.
A worker who suffered a psychiatric injury after her boss secretly took photos of her breasts has been denied workers' compensation, but will appeal the decision.
