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New federal scheme for victims of workplace bullying

by HCA Online | 18/04/2013

Amendments to the Fair Work Act in March will allow a worker who reasonably believes they have been bullied at work to apply to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop the bullying. Charles Power outlines what this means for business.

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Adverse action time limits restricted as workplace bullying rises

by HCA Online | 11/03/2013

A change in time frames means that while the limitation periods have decreased, the importance of having in place strategies to eliminate or minimise the risk of workplace bullying has never been more important. Nick Read outlines what it means for businesses.

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Mediation instead of more regulation

by HCA Online | 04/02/2013

Michaela Moloney investigates whether the development of a trial mediation service, suggested by Standing Committee on Education and Employment, may be a tool to prevent workplace bullying.

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Frontline Intelligence: Legal - The high cost of inadequate investigation

by HCA Online | 05/12/2012

Joydeep Hor and Kirryn West outline the importance of conducting adequate investigations and the ramifications of an unsatisfactory workplace culture in sexual harassment cases.

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Government announces overhaul of anti-discrimination laws

by Stephanie Zillman | 21/11/2012

The Federal Government has announced an overhaul of anti-discrimination laws, including shifting the burden of proof to the defendant once a prima facie case has been established.

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Myths about workplace bullying addressed

by Human Capital | 24/09/2012

The same prominent workplace lawyer who last week slammed the ‘failure’ of Australia’s legislation around bullying in the workplace, has produced a list of myths around the same subject.

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