In a recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (FWC), a nurse has been reinstated following her termination in circumstances where covert video surveillance was the ‘sole foundation’ of allegations against her. The FWC also found that her employer’s human resources department acted incorrectly and inappropriately in the circumstances surrounding her dismissal. facts of […]
Staff who are subject to increased employer supervision or performance management may feel that they are being personally victimised, attacked or even bullied. It may be difficult to distinguish between reasonable performance management and bullying, especially when the worker involved is sensitive by nature, has personal stress factors, fails to acknowledge their own performance […]
Feedback from employees is crucial to employers wanting to keep their finger on the pulse of a business. It is essential for management to be aware of risky behaviours occurring within a workplace, such as bullying, circumstances giving rise to easily preventable worker’s compensation claims, failure to comply with regulations, corruption, or even criminal […]
Risk management is an important aspect of running a successful business: Whether this takes the form of ensuring compliance with corporate governance programs, reducing instances of workplace fraud or financial misconduct, or eliminating bullying or other forms of harassment. Having a strong and coherent whistleblower program in place can help protect your organisation’s interests in […]