Workplace bullying laws define sexual harassment as any unwelcome or unwanted sexual behaviour that offends, humiliates or intimidates another person. The law requires employers to impose workplace anti-bullying regulations, provide training for their employees on gender sensitivity, and put in … [Read more...] about Coal Employee Wins Unfair Dismissal after False Accusations of Workplace Harassment
Obese Security Officer Not Discriminated Against – Case Analysis from Workplace Lawyers in Perth
Employees who experience discrimination due to a disability should consult employment discrimination lawyers. An employee is discriminated against when he or she is treated unfavourably than others at the workplace. An employee may also experience discrimination or an adverse action because they … [Read more...] about Obese Security Officer Not Discriminated Against – Case Analysis from Workplace Lawyers in Perth
Discriminated at Work Because of a Disability? Get Help from a Discrimination Lawyer
The case of Shizas v Commissioner of Police [2017] FCA 61, involved a lawyer previously working for the Australian Taxation Office who dreamt of being a police officer. He applied to join the Australian Federal Police in 2002 but he failed as he did not have an unrestricted driver’s license. He … [Read more...] about Discriminated at Work Because of a Disability? Get Help from a Discrimination Lawyer
Choose an Adverse Action Lawyer who will help you. Tiger Airways Case Study Examining the difference between Unfair Dismissal and General Protections
There may be any number reasons why an employee may be dismissed. The reasons and the factual circumstances involved in the dismissal must be considered in determining the proper action or application which should be made. The need to choose the proper remedy is crucial because an employee is given … [Read more...] about Choose an Adverse Action Lawyer who will help you. Tiger Airways Case Study Examining the difference between Unfair Dismissal and General Protections
FWC Orders Compensation for Employee over ‘Surprising’ Dismissal : Lessons from bullying and harassment lawyers
The recent case of Steven Biffin v XL Express Pty Ltd T/A XL Express [2017] FWC 3702 highlighted a number of issues of substance and procedure in validly dismissing an employee. This case shows how unsubstantiated allegations of bullying against an employee can result in the dismissal being deemed … [Read more...] about FWC Orders Compensation for Employee over ‘Surprising’ Dismissal : Lessons from bullying and harassment lawyers
The Conciliation Process at The Fair Work Commission: Information About Our Employment Law Services
When a person makes an unfair dismissal or a general protections application to the Fair Work Commission, the first step in the process is for both parties to attend a conciliation conference with the Commission. This is a compulsory conference that both parties attend, unless the application made … [Read more...] about The Conciliation Process at The Fair Work Commission: Information About Our Employment Law Services