Do you have a workplace grievance or complaint that needs to be investigated? We are regularly called upon to independently investigate allegations of serious misconduct in our clients’ workplaces. Today, we want to discuss when you should be using an independent investigator, and then some important tips for employers who choose to investigate themselves: Firstly, […]
This month we look at the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) ‘stop bullying’ jurisdiction and explain what employers need to know about the increasing prevalence of these claims being made by employees. We explore what constitutes ‘bullying’ under the regime and give examples of what does not meet the definition. We also set out some important […]
This month we examine a case which considered the definition of bullying and also commented on what constitutes reasonable performance management. We also briefly look at a case where an employer dismissed an employee by email. What constitutes bullying under the Fair Work Act 2009 The Fair Work Commission recently dismissed an anti-bullying order sought […]