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Establishing a Nexus Between Psychological Injuries and Workplace Bullying
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Ms Martha Knox-Haly, Principal Psychologist, MKA Risk Mitigation
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• A brief overview of four organisational case studies demonstrating the link between workplace bullying and psychological injuries
• An explanation of the organisational and workplace characteristics which link psychological injuries and workplace bullying
• What expert witnesses find useful in preparation for giving evidence in court
• Criteria in selection of expert psychologists as witnesses in court
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Statutory, Criminal and Employment Remedies for Bullying
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Mr Jeffrey Phillips SC, Barrister, Denman Chambers
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• Criminal liability under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 for failing to provide a safe workplace
• A victim’s entitlement to workers compensation psychiatric illness results from bullying
• Liability for breach of employment contract, unfair dismissal
• Liability under equal opportunity legislation
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Tort Law and Bullying in the Workplace
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Mr Des Kennedy SC, Barrister, Jack Shand Chambers
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• Intentional torts
• Negligence
• Damages including psychological and psychiatric injury
• Case studies: Naidu v Group 4 Securitas Pty Ltd & Anor, Nationwide News Pty Ltd v Naidu and Anor
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