Paulinet Tamaray

Paulinet Tamaray

Paulinet Angela S. Tamaray is a licensed lawyer and a senior legal writer for several Key Media publications, including Australasian Lawyer, and Human Resources Director.

She graduated with a degree in Sociology and a Juris Doctor degree. Her reporting and research cover all areas of law and legislative developments in North America and Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

She is also an occasional lecturer for postgraduate students, teaching legal medicine, ethics, social sciences and professional writing. Her free time is devoted to offering pro bono legal services to underserved communities.

She is deeply passionate about intersectional feminism, sustainable development, and social justice.

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Can workplace transfers defeat bullying claims?

Can workplace transfers defeat bullying claims?

FWC looks into case after employer relocates worker away from alleged bully manager

Employee claims toxic workplace, quits mid-investigation for alleged misconduct

Employee claims toxic workplace, quits mid-investigation for alleged misconduct

FWC examines whether resignation was voluntary or employer forced the exit

'High-performing' remote worker faces dismissal after refusing office return

'High-performing' remote worker faces dismissal after refusing office return

Worker refuses office role due to long commute as business shifts operations

Worker storms out saying 'I quit' then claims unfair dismissal

Worker storms out saying 'I quit' then claims unfair dismissal

FWC decides whether resignation in heat of moment counts as being fired

Worker's dismissal upheld when medical restrictions prevented workplace return

Worker's dismissal upheld when medical restrictions prevented workplace return

After prolonged psychological injury, why couldn't reasonable adjustments save her job?

Five years on workers compensation ends in dismissal

Five years on workers compensation ends in dismissal

FWC examines balance between worker support and operational needs

Inappropriate comments in client's records lead to dismissal

Inappropriate comments in client's records lead to dismissal

Do workplace safety concerns justify unprofessional communication?

Workplace confrontation: Hot-headed employee loses job after ignoring de-escalation training

Workplace confrontation: Hot-headed employee loses job after ignoring de-escalation training

When does protecting your workspace cross the line into serious misconduct?

When firing a poor performer still backfires: FWC awards $14,000 payout

When firing a poor performer still backfires: FWC awards $14,000 payout

Employee with 21 years of service awarded compensation despite valid dismissal

Worker reinstated after workplace altercation ruled as self-defence

Worker reinstated after workplace altercation ruled as self-defence

FWC case challenges zero-tolerance policies for physical incidents at work