Application by the Applicant
Citation: [2025] FWC 2139
What happened
The Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop bullying. The Commission considered whether the application had reasonable prospects of success. The decision was made by Commissioner McKinnon and a Commissioner. The case relates to services provided in the gardening services industry.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission considered an application by the Applicant seeking an order to stop bullying. The decision does not detail the specifics of the bullying allegations or the reasoning behind the assessment of the application's prospects of success. The document indicates the Commission considered whether the application had reasonable prospects of success.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware of their obligations to prevent bullying in the workplace. This case highlights the potential for employees to seek formal intervention from the Fair Work Commission if bullying is not addressed.
What it means for employees
Employees experiencing bullying may have recourse to the Fair Work Commission to seek an order to stop the behaviour. However, the application must have reasonable prospects of success.
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