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workplace bullying

Perth firm dodges bullying order pursued by former employee
Despite her application having already been thrown out, a former employee of a Perth law firm tried to convince the...
31 March 2025
By Naomi Neilson
WA man says lawyer allegedly bullied, coerced him
A man embroiled in a family law dispute turned to the Fair Work Commission for a stop-bullying order against his...
17 October 2024
By Naomi Neilson
19 reports made with NSW Bar’s bullying, sexual harassment service
In 12 months, just under 20 members of the NSW Bar made a report using an online tool for those who have experienced or...
16 October 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Principal lawyer with sexual harassment complaint barred from practising
A boutique firm principal who subjected an employee to “relentless” sexual harassment has been refused a 2024...
09 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
‘Regulatory gaps’ in dealing with workplace bullying
Victorian-based barrister Dr Nadia Stojanova says that in terms of the laws governing bullying in Australian...
17 June 2024
By Lauren Croft
Key ‘precursor factors’ to bullying in legal workplaces
While anti-bullying models exist in Australia, not many workplaces have implemented them. As such, this barrister and...
12 June 2024
By Lauren Croft
Perth firm accused of bullying fired employee
A Perth firm has faced the Fair Work Commission to fight against bullying allegations made by a former...
28 May 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Bullying still way too commonplace in Australia’s legal profession
The prevalence of bullying in law (and its likely evolution since the onset of the global pandemic), together with the...
13 December 2023
By Lauren Croft
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Leaders urged to address rising workplace bullying claims
Bullying claims are on the rise – and this partner had a number of tips on how bosses could proactively manage risks...
20 September 2023
By Lauren Croft
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