Racial Discrimination at Work

Natasha Kennedy-Read and Vince Scopelliti – Wednesday, February 05, 2020 We are all familiar with the more obvious signs of workplace discrimination; but with targeted racism and xenophobia spreading faster than the Coronavirus, it is vital to be aware of the more nuanced and subtle acts of discrimination at work. Queensland has seen MP Duncan […]

How to Navigate Counter Allegations in Investigations

How to Navigate Counter Allegations in Investigations Natasha Kennedy-Read and Vince Scopelliti – Friday, February 14, 2020 It is not unusual when investigating allegations such as sexual harassment, bullying or theft for the person accused of the misconduct to make a counter allegation. This in turn can generate further counter allegations, making it difficult for […]

Sacked on Leave: Procedural Fairness and Unfair Dismissal

Natasha Kennedy-Read and Vince Scopelliti – Wednesday, February 19, 2020 The rules around when staff can be terminated while they are on leave can be a source of consternation for management and human resources professionals. The consequences of getting it wrong are demonstrated in the recent Fair Work Commission decision of Tuan Nguyen v Adelaide Fencing […]

How Fact-Finding and Disciplinary Investigations Differ

How Fact-Finding and Disciplinary Investigations Differ Vince Scopelliti – Tuesday, February 25, 2020 When dealing with allegations of staff misconduct, employers must be able to clearly delineate between fact-finding and disciplinary investigations. This includes communicating the difference to staff involved in the process. fact-finding vs formal investigation A ‘fact-finding’ process is often a necessary preliminary […]