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Employee credibility plummets after blaming cologne for liquor reading
Employees less-than-credible ‘David Beckham cologne’ defence falls flat A Sydney garbage truck driver who argued that his “David Beckham cologne” contributed to his positive alcohol

Can I trust HR: Worker dismissed after sham allegations
You can’t trust HR: Manager’s ‘deception’ leads to unfair dismissal Many employees throughout their employment will question, ‘Can I trust HR?’. Human Resources can help

Unfair investigations get workers reinstated
Reinstatement ordered for worker who said “you’re dead motherf**cker” Reinstatement is considered by the Fair Work Commission as the “primary” remedy for a worker deemed

When is misconduct considered work-related?
Can you be dismissed for work-related misconduct? A dismissal for work-related conduct often hinges on a number of factors. Out-of-hours misconduct can be considered work-related

Workplace investigation How do I know it’s fair?
Workplace investigation How do I know it’s fair? A workplace investigation can be an unsettling experience for many employees. Not only because the outcome could

11 Bizarre Workplace Investigations
The truth is out there Workplace Investigations are typically done to unmask allegations and uncover information about the needs and concerns of employees in a

Biased Workplace Investigation how to respond
Biased Workplace Investigation how to respond A workplace investigation occurs when requested to determine whether or not Australian workplace laws have been breached. Such investigations

Procedural Fairness in a Workplace Investigation
The Need For procedural Fairness The need for procedural fairness as part of a workplace investigation are a necessary process for employers in order to

Investigation Documents FWC Rejects Claim to Access
Investigation documents FWC rejects claim to access Procedural fairness Procedural fairness is one of the factors that the Fair work Australia (FWC) will take into

Investigation at work, Can I go ‘no comment’?
Investigation at work, Can I go ‘no comment’? Its important that you participate in any workplace investigation. Even if it appears to be unfair, the
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