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Employee awarded over $300k after co-workers overheard him being demoted

A Queensland court awarded an employee over $300,000 after a public demotion led to severe psychiatric injury, deeming the employer negligent for failing to ensure privacy despite knowing the employee’s mental health history.

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Supreme Court decides who bears onus of proof in work stress case

Who bears the burden of proof when an employer argues that a worker is not entitled to compensation for a stress disorder because his condition arose from reasonable management action?

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Claim upheld for injury while shopping on journey break

A worker’s injury during a brief stop on a work journey sparks a legal battle over workers' compensation.

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Half Of Aussie Workers Are Stressed

A recent report of Australian workers has highlighted a mental health crisis that threatens productivity and engagement, potentially costing companies over $220 billion AUD annually.

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Record Penalties for Exploitation of Migrant Workers at Sushi Outlets

Record penalties of $15.3 million have been imposed on the former operators of a Sushi chain for exploiting migrant workers.

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Office odours triggered mental disorder

A tribunal ruled that a woman was entitled to compensation for a condition known as ‘somatic symptom disorder’.

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Work injury led to stress-related death

A worker's compensation dispute ended in the tragic death of an employee.

Engaging Casual Workers: Get Ready For The New Laws

To address the new regulations for hiring casual workers, which will take effect in August, HR professionals must take the following actions to ensure compliance and a smooth transition.

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Discrimination among pregnant and parent workers new report

The University of South Australia's study sheds light on the challenges and biases experienced in the workplace, urging for systemic changes to support workers during pregnancy and parenthood.

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‘No work capacity’ after bullying: Council ordered to pay

‘Website content specialist’ doesn’t sound like a dangerous job, but workplace bullying left the worker incapable of continued employment in keeping with her education and experience. Check out the employer’s mistakes.