As an employee, it is your right to work in an environment that is free from bullying and harassment. Workplace bullying is a common issue that affects many workers in Australia. If you are experienc ...
Losing your job is a tough experience, but it can be even more devastating if you feel you were unfairly dismissed. Fortunately, Australian law provides workers with some protections in these situati ...
It is important to have a good understanding of your rights at work to ensure that you are treated fairly and have a safe working environment. In this article, we will investigate the eight legal rig ...
It has been common practice for employers to direct their employees to take unpaid leave during temporary shutdown periods like Christmas. From May 1st this will no longer be an option for many ...
Last Friday’s Media Statement addressed the McGowan Government’s commitment to drive out sexual harassment in the mining industry and continuing to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of WA ...
A recent decision by Deputy President Gerard Boyce found an employee’s dismissal to be harsh, unjust and unreasonable even though he also found the employer had a valid reason t ...
In December last year Commissioner Simpson found the dismissal of Mr. Trevor Purves to be ‘’harsh” and ordered his employer Queensland Rail Transit Authority to reinstate him as well ...
Last year the Australian Human Rights Commission conducted the 5th national survey which addressed sexual harassment in the workplace, investigating forms of sexual harassment, industries, impac ...