Can you sue for mental harm after getting sacked?

In a landmark decision, Australia’s High Court has ruled that employers can be liable for causing an employee mental harm during the process of terminating their employment. It’s a major workplace ruling that has caught the attention of Industrial Relations experts and HR departments. In today’s podcast, we’ll break down the facts of this case, what the High Court ultimately ruled, and why it matters to all Australian workplaces.

Hosts: Achol Arok and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher

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