FWC restrains worker in first substantial 'Stop Bullying Order'

With the introduction of the new bullying legislation this year the Fair Work Commission was given the power to make "Stop Bullying Orders". The orders are designed to protect employees who have experienced and continue to experience bullying in the workplace.

Until recently there has been little information on what type of orders the Fair Work Commission (FWC) could and would make against the individual employee or group of employees subject to the order. However, just over a week ago the FWC handed down its first decision in which it has made orders designed to stop further bullying of the Applicant. The employee subject to the order has been directed to:

• have no contact with the co-worker alone;