Welcome to the July edition of Workplace
Directions.
In this issue, Bruce Butler briefs you on a recent decision of the Victorian Supreme Court that awarded a plaintiff almost $600,000 in damages for psychological injury arising out of workplace bullying.
Brendan Jones discusses the recent anti-bullying amendments to the Fair Work Act.
Allyson Hogan provides us with an overview of the Coalition’s policy to improve the Fair Work Laws. Emma Reilly reports on recent outcomes in unfair dismissal applications heard by the Fair Work Commission
Madelaine August informs us on workplace privacy and surveillance in Victoria and
Finally, Vanessa Marano and myself discuss the High Income Threshold rise that was brought in on 1 July 2013 which affects unfair dismissal applications, modern award entitlements and compensation under the Fair Work Act.
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