Creative differences: Ad exec awarded $300k in damages

A very public two-and-a-half-year stoush involving a prominent Australian advertising agency drew to a close this week, with the aggrieved executive creative director awarded almost $300,000 in damages.

Bullying and the Workplace FAQs

1. What is workplace bullying?

Each State and Territory has its own definition or legislation regarding workplace bullying. When proven, workplace bullying constitutes a breach of the relevant State Workplace Health and Safety Acts as it poses a risk to employees' health and wellbeing.

Opposition's IR Policy: Summary and Reaction

Summary  Opposition's Leader Tony Abbott's industrial relations policy was released last week, key points from the policy include;

• Restrict union right of entry into workplaces.
• Create a Registered Organisations Commission to police unions and employer groups.