A recent test case decision handed down by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (Commission) has ruled that comments posted on social media can amount to workplace bullying even if neither the person who posted them or their target were at work at the time. The case highlights the importance of employers having a strong social media policy in place.
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Facebook comments considered to be workplace bullying
8 January 2015 by Dundas Lawyers
Filed Under: Employment Law, Legal Articles Tagged With: bullying, Employment Law, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Law
New Anti Bullying Laws
17 July 2013 by Dundas Lawyers

The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) has been amended by the passing of the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2013 (Cth) (FWA). The House of Representatives passed the Bill on 6 June 2013. [Read more…]
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