by Jennifer Bicknell | Jul 10, 2025
After pushback from workers, the NSW Government has pulled a semi-backflip (with pike) on its controversial workers comp bill. Employees will no longer need the proposed NSWIRC ruling before claiming for psychological injuries caused by bullying or harassment. Bonus...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Jul 10, 2025
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed some of the (ahem) work-related claims people have made that won’t pass muster this year. Past expense claims not considered “work-related” include: a truckie’s claim for swimwear (because it was hot where they stopped...
by Jennifer Bicknell | May 22, 2025
Hello! In this issue there’s a workplace trend, news snippets, a case and sage advice in the “Dear Jen” column. And of course, I share my recommendations for your viewing pleasure. I hope this newsletter brings you some wisdom and joy! Cheers, Jen What trend am I...
by Jennifer Bicknell | May 6, 2025
An employee sent a resignation email in the early hours of the morning. The employer accepted it. Later, the employee tried to withdraw his resignation, claiming he had been suffering from paranoid delusions at the time. When the employer refused to let him retract...
by Jennifer Bicknell | May 6, 2025
A Melbourne-based lawyer flew to Adelaide for a long weekend. His absence from work on the Friday and Monday was explained in a statutory declaration and online medical certificate. When a HR consultant later spotted Instagram photos of the healthy looking employee...
