A worker who claimed he was sacked because he complained of workplace bullying, took sick leave for a work-related injury, and made safety complaints to WorkCover NSW, has had his adverse action claim rejected in the Federal Circuit Court.
Dozens of surveyed workers have admitted they would consider quitting their jobs or turning to alcohol if they experienced mental ill health, according to a study released with the launch of phase two of a national campaign today.
Australian workers are more than willing to change their physical-activity habits to improve their health, but getting them to reduce smoking or alcohol consumption can be much more difficult, a Tasmanian study has found.
In separate adverse action rulings in the Federal Circuit Court, a solicitor who was sacked after he "misconducted himself" due to ill health has been awarded more than $100,000, while a second solicitor's claim has been rejected.
A major employer has been ordered to reinstate a worker who was sacked for starting a fight, while the Victorian Government has introduced a new system for responding to patient violence in public hospitals.
Nearly seven in 10 workers admit to ignoring workplace safety rules, and their behaviour is contagious, according to the authors of an Australian study.
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A coronial inquiry into a motorist's death, involving a defective road train, has found a group of related transport companies had "appalling" record-keeping processes and a "largely haphazard approach" to quality assurance.
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