Advocacy & Support for Members
Our member experienced sustained workplace bullying that led to allegations against them and an internal investigation.
IWUA stayed with the member through the investigation and everything that followed.
When informal steps did not resolve it, IWUA filed a General Protections (non-dismissal) claim with the Fair Work Commission on behalf of the member. The matter went to a hearing, and settlement was negotiated from there.
The member came away with a deed covering:
- Non-disparagement
- A positive reference
- An ex-gratia payment of four weeks' pay
IWUA also had a clause added so the member would not be blocked from future work with the employer.
From first contact to settlement, IWUA stood by the member for close to four months.
Why is the IWUA different? We believe that real change in workforce STARTS with empowering workers, not bureaucrats.
If you are a member of IWUA and need support with workplace bullying or a Fair Work claim, please submit a Member Support Form on your Dashboard. You can contact us on (07) 3497 5071 - hotline@iwua.asn.au
To find out more about IWUA and become protected today visit: https://iwua.redunion.com.au/
No identifying details of the member, their employer or their workplace appear in this article.
