For both employers and employees complaints of workplace bullying are serious matters. In some instances complaints of bullying lead to the lodgement of workers compensation claims or disciplinary action including dismissal for the person responsible for the bullying behaviour
Commonwealth legislation passed earlier this year will introduce a new anti-bullying jurisdiction for the Fair Work Commission (“The Commission”).
For both employers and employees complaints of workplace bullying are serious matters. In some instances complaints of bullying lead to the lodgement of workers compensation claims or disciplinary action including dismissal for the person responsible for the bullying behaviour.
Disputes between neighbours over issues such as dividing fences, pets, overhanging tree branches and noise can sometimes degenerate into vindictive campaigns of aggression, bullying and harassment.
If you are a local business owner who displays a sign or notices declaring “no refunds” to customers, you may not realize it but you are acting in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.
In our September edition, we published an article which discussed “Sham Contracting” arrangements and the risks posed to employers who make the mistake of classifying their workers as contractors rather than employees.
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