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December 15, 2015

FWC finds obese employee fairly dismissed

Archive Dismissed, Machinery, Medical Condition, Workplace Hazards

In a recent decision by the Fair Work Commission, an obese employee’s unfair dismissal application was dismissed after the employer established that the employee’s obesity and associated medical conditions meant that the employee could no longer perform the inherent requirements of his role. The employee was stood down following a manual handling hazard and risk […]

January 11, 2014

Significant compensation awarded for sexual harassment

Archive Compensation, Depression, Medical Condition, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Harassment Policy

A recent decision by the Federal Circuit Court of Australia has highlighted the significant financial risk to employers where it can be argued that the employer has essentially condoned sexual harassment in the workplace. In the case of Alexander v Cappello & Vekiarellis, Judge Driver heard that the employee had been employed by the employer […]