Some workplace issues intersecting with other fields of law
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WorkSafe prosecutes employers and employees for workplace bullying and otherwise provides guidance in relation to preventing and addressing workplace bullying (see ‘Guidelines’, above).
Those experiencing workplace bullying are also able to apply under the FW Act to the Commonwealth Fair Work Commission (FWC) for orders to stop bullying. The range of workers covered by the FW Act’s anti-bullying provisions is broader than the range of employees protected under the OHS Act. However, the range of workplaces covered by the Commonwealth law is narrower than the range covered by the Victorian OHS Act. The eligibility guidelines are quite technical, so the FWC has established a dedicated unit to assist would-be applicants. The FWC’s contact details are listed under ‘Contacts’, below.
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For information about the law relating to workplace injuries, see Chapter 10.3: Work injuries.
Some workplace issues intersecting with other fields of law
Chapter: 11.7: Occupational health and safety
Contributor: Bradley Newton, Barrister
Current as of: 1 September 2024
Law Handbook Page: 979
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