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Home | About Us A few highlights from the FWC’s annual  report Monday, 17th November 2014, by Loran McDougall In today's Workplace Bulletin: An insight into the FWC’s work in 2013–14 Dear Reader, The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently released its 2013–14 annual report. The FWC, an independent body established under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) to regulate the key matters covered by the FW Act, acknowledges that this has been a busy reporting period. The report itself spans more than 200 pages. But Charles Power has hand-picked for you some of the most interesting and relevant statistics published in the FWC’s annual report – he shares them with you below. Until next time, Loran McDougall Editor Workplace Bulletin ....................................................................................Advertisement...................................................................................... If you ever have to implement a redundancy in your workplace, you’ll need these 9 essential document templates on hand: Retrenchment Letter Statement of Service Redeployment Letter Without Prejudice Letter Deed of Release Notice to Centrelink of Proposed Terminations Letter setting up Consultation Meeting Consultation Meeting Checklist Redundancy checklist Click here to find out how you can get all of these documents today An insight into the FWC’s work in 2013–14 by Charles Power Editor-in-Chief, Employment Law Practical Handbook The FWC’s 2013–14 annual report contains some interesting statistics which are particularly relevant to employers. General protections claims General protections claims involving dismissal are up by 18.5% from last year – in 2013–14, there were 2,879 claims. General protections are provisions that protect employees from having adverse action taken against them for an unlawful reason. For example, an employee could make a general protections claim against you if you took adverse action against them because they: requested a flexible working arrangement; made a complaint or inquiry in relation to their employment; participated in industrial action; or were temporarily absent from work due to an illness or injury. Unfair dismissal claims Unfair dismissal occurs when an employee is dismissed harshly, unjustly or unreasonably. The number of unfair dismissal claims did not change significantly from last year at (there were 14,796 in 2013–14). The settlement rate at conciliation remains high, at 79%. Applicants were successful in obtaining a remedy for unfair dismissal in only 184 cases. Only 18% of these cases involved reinstatement. Of the 150 cases involving awards of compensation, the amounts awarded were: less than $4,000 in 25% of cases; between $4,000 and $10,000 in 33% of cases; and more than $10,000 in 42% of cases. The peak months for dismissal claims (both unfair dismissal and general protections) were July 2013, December 2013, March 2014 and June 2014. Bullying applications Since 1 January 2014, amendments to the FW Act have allowed employees who reasonably believe that they have been bullied at work to apply to the FWC for an order to stop the bullying. The flood of bullying applications expected as a result of this change did not occur. There were only 343 bullying applications in the first 6 months of the anti-bullying scheme’s operation. Regards, Charles Power Editor-in-Chief Employment Law Practical Handbook Like the Workplace Bulletin? Check out our other free bulletins: Health & Safety BulletinAll the latest tips, tools and strategies you need to help you stay on top of health and safety laws. Click here to sign up now. Self–Managed Super Fund Bulletin Receive all the information, ideas and tips you need to manage your own super fund. Click here to sign up now. Please whitelist the Workplace Bulletin to make sure you get every edition delivered to your inbox. The information in this email is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorised. If you are not the intended recipient, please return the message to the sender and delete it from your records. All content is © 2007-2013 Portner Press Pty Ltd All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: We research our recommendations and articles thoroughly, but disclaim all liability for any inaccuracies or omissions found in our publications. Click here to view our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Queries: For general enquiries, email cs@portnerpress.com.au or call 1300 782 911. Workplace Helpdesk: Paid subscribers to the Employment Law Handbook can ask our experts for advice. Syndication: To republish a Workplace Bulletin article, please email cs@portnerpress.com.au for information. Workplace Bulletin ISSN 1836-117X Portner Press Pty Ltd 96-98 Bridport Street Albert Park VIC 3206 Australia