Posts Tagged ‘Workplace’
Mandatory Vaccinations means Mandatory Consultations – FWC decides in BHP full bench case
The Fair Work Commission Full Bench decision of Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union & Mr Matthew Howard v Mt Arthur Coal Pty Ltd T/A Mt Arthur Coal [2021] FWCFB 6059 (BHP Case) saw BHP have their mandatory vaccination direction overturned by the Fair Work Commission. It is a significant decision in regard to how COVID-19 vaccine policies and directions should…
Read More4 of today’s Major Human Resources challenges for Employers
As we head into another new year the effects of COVID-19 on the workplace and in particular employment law has been widely felt. Even for those industries and companies who are seeing growth opportunities now, the initial impact had many in precarious and uncertain positions. The team at NB Lawyers – lawyers for employers assisted a number of Employers, Human Resources teams, People and…
Read MoreDisrespectful and aggressive conduct on the Manufacturing Factory Floor outweighs 37 years of exceptional service – 3 Reasons why the Fair Work Commission agreed with the Employer
A manufacturing factory worker with 37 years of exceptional service (with only 1 warning) engaging in misconduct would maybe expect to be given some slack by the Fair Work Commission. However, most if not all manufacturing workplaces will not and cannot accept behaviour and conduct that is: Aggressive Disrespectful Abusive words Lack of contrition or…
Read MoreFair Work Ombudsman Change their tune regarding COVID-19 Vaccines (a new 4 Tier System)
The Fair Work Ombudsman have now released new guidance to allow Employers in certain circumstances to make compulsory and mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies. This is a major backflip from the previous guidance but aligns with what I and NB Lawyers – lawyers for employers have said in previous articles on this subject including: 4 Burning Questions Employers…
Read More4 Burning Questions Employers have been asking NB Lawyers – lawyers for employers regarding SPC’s decision and their COVID-19 Mandated Vaccine Policy?
SPC’s recent decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations will likely be a legal test for those Employers outside of Aged Care, Health and Child Care. It is a test on several fronts but in particular the practical commercial implications of an Employer dealing with snap lockdowns, quarantining and work from home limitations coupled with legitimate health…
Read MoreSPC Process their way to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all staff and visitors (8 challenges for Employers to consider)
Cannery manufacturing processor SPC has become the first Australian business outside of the prime areas of Aged Care, Child Care and Health to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all staff and visitors. We have already provided guidance and viewpoints on this particular topic in the articles Will Directing An Employee To Take The Vaccine Be Held…
Read MoreUpward Bullying – the Rise of the Remote Working “Bully” 5 tips all Employers need to know
The pandemic has led to a number of changes in the workplace – words such as workplace flexibility, working from home, remote working, Zoom, Teams, virtual meeting are now common lexicon of the modern workplace. A number of clients recently have had to deal with Upward Bullying – a trend that has been on the…
Read MorePlanning a work Christmas party? read this article
The Fair Work Commission’s recent decision in Chambers v Toll Transport Pty Ltd[1] (the Decision) is a useful reminder for employers that not all ‘out of work hours’ misconduct by employees may give rise to a valid reason for dismissal especially in the context of a Christmas party.
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