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ARTICLE · 17 FEBRUARY 2021

Could a worker claim weekly compensation payments for a psychological injury that left him unable to work? Which case won?

The worker alleged multiple difficulties with his immediate superior who, he claimed, bullied and criticised him.

AustraliaEmployment and HR

The Facts

Worker acquires psychological injury after being bullied by employer

A worker was recruited by an employer following a history of successful employment with multiple high-level companies. He was employed by the employer as a Senior Director, Product Marketing from December 2012 until July 2013.

During his employment, the worker alleged multiple difficulties with his immediate superior. He said that she bullied him, had a negative attitude towards him and criticised his work. She would not provide him with information to assist with his work, was rude to him in their conversations, and excluded him from conversations with other management staff and from meetings.

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