Application by the Applicant
Citation: [2025] FWC 3471
What happened
The Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop bullying. The application relates to a workplace within the health and welfare services industry. The Commission notes that this is a decision [2025] FWC 3471.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission has made a decision in the application by the Applicant. The decision is labelled as an application for an order to stop bullying. The document references previous cases, *Appeal by Viavattene* and *Appeal by Gorman*, but provides no details of the decision itself.
What it means for employers
Employers in the health and welfare services sector should be aware of their obligations to prevent bullying in the workplace. This case highlights the potential for employees to seek intervention from the Fair Work Commission.
What it means for employees
Employees experiencing bullying in the workplace may have recourse to the Fair Work Commission to seek an order to stop the behaviour.
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