Real workplace events that an employee perceived as s-xual harassment "clearly" exacerbated her pre-existing psychological condition, a commission has found, in upholding her workers' compensation claim. more

The fact an employee sought stop-bullying orders that might "lack utility" or be beyond the Fair Work Commission's powers was of "no great consequence", a member has commented, in rejecting the employer's application to dismiss the matter. more

It was "premature" to sack an employee for failing to attend work, when just days earlier he was corresponding with the employer about his return, the Fair Work Commission has found. more

Sacking an employee for breaching a company policy was unfair, the Fair Work Commission has found, in circumstances where there was no evidence she'd received specific instructions, and where she'd previously been "acclaimed" by co-workers for the same conduct. more

Perceived unfairness is one of the key challenges that can arise when providing workplace adjustments for neurodiverse employees, a mental health expert says. more