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CASE LAW - BULLYING BOSS FINED |
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Bullying Boss convicted and fined ... THE CASE: |
In April 2015, an 18 year old apprentice carpenter made a complaint
to WorkSafe that he had been bullied for more than 2 years by Mr
Dennert, a sole trader, trading as Quality Carpentry and Building
Maintenance. The allegations included incidents of verbal, physical and
psychological bullying and harassment. The Verdict Mr Dennert pleaded guilty and was penalised $12,500. He had a conviction recorded against his name and was also ordered to pay court costs of $757.71 The Lesson Employers must ensure they have policies in place which specify
that bullying is unlawful. As an employer, you have an obligation to
train and instruct all workers, including contractors, in your policies. |
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