When the Administrative Appeals Tribunal agreed it was unfair for Immigration to sack a public servant for anonymous tweeting, federal mandarins took notice. In a…

Recent cases show that bullying in the public service can take place through otherwise legitimate mechanisms, such as reassignment decisions and misconduct investigations. Employment lawyer…

Momentum is gathering for the establishment of a federal anti-corruption commission. What structure and powers would it need to be effective? Public sector law expert…

The High Court’s refusal to hear an appeal from Bernard Gaynor, who was terminated from the Army Reserves for his controversial public views, leaves public…

Many public sector workplace disputes never end up in court, says leading employment lawyer John Wilson.

Government departments have recently gained an unfair advantage in workplace disputes, employment lawyer John Wilson explains. But the odds have always been stacked against public…

Effectively managing public servants with a disability is not easy, but managers have legal obligations to properly accommodate such employees, says employment lawyer John Wilson.

It is tempting for decision makers to act swiftly when a public servant commits serious misconduct that seems certain to be grounds for dismissal. But…

When can an employee be dismissed for workplace sexual harassment? Public and private sector employers have cause for concern following several recent contradictory tribunal decisions.

Proposed changes to the Public Interest Disclosure Act and talk of a private sector equivalent indicate that 2017 could bring positive change for whistleblowers. Employment…

Hamlet was fortunate not to be an employment lawyer or human resources professional. Following a recent Queensland case, the question of whether or not to…

A dummy job application was intended to demonstrate discrimination, but backfired on the well-meaning employee. There are better ways to seek remedy if you suspect…

Termination for bringing the APS into disrepute out of hours requires a significant connection between the conduct and the employer. Employment law specialist John Wilson…

Double dipping Code of Conduct breaches from the same facts and fishing for extra allegations are signs a delegate isn't living up to their responsibility…

The expansive potential breadth of the APS values is a troubling slippery slope, especially in light of recent APSC data showing a sharp rise in…