Summary A production coordinator accused her manager of sexually harassing her throughout her six-month employment. She alleged that her manager tickled her and slapped her bottom whilst telling her that her bottom was too skinny. The production company immediately dismissed the manager but asked … [Read more...] about Sexually Harassed Employee Told To Keep Quiet, Manager Rehired
Demotion As A Penalty For Misconduct Is Authorised, Found Not Unfair
Summary Sydney Trains reduced the annual pay of a shift manager as a penalty for disciplinary reasons. The shift manager remained on the job and the enterprise agreement as well as government regulations allowed such a penalty for disciplinary reasons. The FWC was asked to decide on whether the 10% … [Read more...] about Demotion As A Penalty For Misconduct Is Authorised, Found Not Unfair
Casual Employee Entitled to Award of Full-Time Employee
Summary A truck driver was hired by a milk company under casual employment arrangements. The truck driver offered to do some unscheduled work if he was paid. The milk company then refused to give the truck driver any casual loading. The truck driver then filed an adverse action claim. The Federal … [Read more...] about Casual Employee Entitled to Award of Full-Time Employee
Mine Technician Stood Down Because Of Allegations Of Sexual Harassment
Summary A service technician assigned at a remote iron ore mine site groped the breast of and pursued two young female cleaners. One of the female cleaners left the worksite declaring that it was too unsafe to return. An external investigation found the women’s complaints substantiated. After the … [Read more...] about Mine Technician Stood Down Because Of Allegations Of Sexual Harassment
Officer Faced Sexual Harassment After Participating In Safety Program
Summary A liaison officer agreed for her employer to use her image in a workplace poster urging employees to “Feel great—lubricate!” She had volunteered to participate in a spine safety campaign but had not been told how her photo would be used. A Chaldean Catholic, she nearly collapsed when she … [Read more...] about Officer Faced Sexual Harassment After Participating In Safety Program
Barista Dismissed, Insists On Working. Was It Unfair?
Summary A barista working as a casual at a small coffee shop in Brisbane was summarily dismissed and was told that her services were no longer needed. She claimed that her sacking was due to her making complaint with the Fair Work Ombudsman about underpayment or delayed payment of salaries. She … [Read more...] about Barista Dismissed, Insists On Working. Was It Unfair?