Application by the Applicant
What happened
The Applicant, an employee in the educational services industry, applied to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop bullying. The details of the bullying allegations are not provided in the document. Deputy President Gostencnik heard the application.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission document details an application by the Applicant to obtain an order to stop bullying. The document itself is a decision [2023] FWC 2829. The document does not provide the reasoning behind the decision, only that it was heard by Deputy President Gostencnik.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware of their obligations to provide a safe working environment and address bullying complaints promptly. This case highlights the potential for formal Fair Work Commission action if bullying is not adequately addressed.
What it means for employees
Employees experiencing bullying may have recourse to the Fair Work Commission to seek orders to stop the behaviour. This demonstrates a pathway for employees to formally address workplace bullying.
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