Workplace bullying has been with us ever since the advent of the Industrial Revolution. Interestingly in New South Wales the Office of Industrial Relations of the NSW Department of Commerce provides scant information about this anti-social workplace behaviour. Research indicates that workplace bullying is widespread and that it is more prevalent that harassment. [...]
Cell phones have become an essential commodity today. With every one possessing these telecommunication miracles, cell phones have truly taken over the Television set as the most widely used electronic device on the planet. Whether rich or poor, young or old, everybody sports a cell phone and some even keep more than one for themselves. They have really defined the way in which we stay in communication with the outside world.
Contractual Redundancy Payments:
According to recent press reports, unions are warning of strikes after the government confirmed plans to change public sector redundancy payments, despite having lost a recent legal battle to reduce redundancy payments. Will other employers be in a similar fix if it’s been their custom & practice to pay generous enhanced redundancy payments [...]