The Fair Work Commission has handed down it’s first “stop bullying” order under the Fair Work Act’s new workplace bullying laws.
For many employers, it might raise more questions than it answers…
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employer’s arguments over jurisdiction concerns in a recent workplace bullying application under the new laws, leaving open for their consideration incidents of workplace bullying PRIOR to 1 January 2014
So what does this mean for employers in the long term?
Demystifying the new anti-bullying laws can be a daunting task for employers
That’s why The HR Investigator® has created an “at a glance” infographic so you know what is and isn’t bullying, as well as the Fair Work Commission’s process for handling applications
The Fair Work Commission has made it’s first ruling under the new workplace bullying jurisdiction.
Unfortunately for the employee, it didn’t quite pan out as expected.
Since 1 January 2014 bullied employees have been able to apply to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop the bullying.
From 1 January to 5 February, 44 such applications were received by the FWC in what is traditionally the quietest time of year.
With bullying application numbers set to increase, employers now more than ever need to bully-proof all tiers of the workplace to satisfy statutory obligations, protecting employees and themselves.
Having two of its employees involved in a physical fight at work was concerning enough for this employer.
Then having the FWC reject the employer’s dismissal action as unfair was something the employer would not accept.
Find out what happened in the employer’s legal challenge to the initial finding and what it means for your misconduct procedures.
