Being cajoled to perform on stage at an awards dinner caused a manager's psychiatric injury – but the risk was so far-fetched his employer couldn't have foreseen and managed it, a court has ruled.
An employer has to compensate an employee for a workplace-bullying-related psychological injury, after it failed to prove it had a reasonably arguable case to dispute her claim.
Workers' compensation schemes should fund treatment and rehabilitation for all mental-health-related claims for up to six months, regardless of liability, a major report recommends.
A large employer failed to approach "high-level tension" with the appropriate level of structure for a conflict that went beyond reasonable management action, a commission has ruled.
The Fair Work Commission has rejected arguments that an employer could avoid paying a sacked manager in lieu of notice because he was receiving workers' compensation at the time.
An employee suffered a psychiatric injury as a result of a 15-minute "catch up" meeting, but while the manager's approach wasn't "perfect", it was not unreasonable, a commission has ruled.
The Fair Work Commission has accepted that an employer dismissed a manager for being unable to perform the inherent requirements of her role, after she requested workplace changes that were more akin to "outcomes" than reasonable adjustments.
A Federal Court full bench has labelled a senior employee's "romantic" pursuit of a colleague as "conduct of the most reprehensible kind", in dismissing his appeal against a $170k damages order.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
