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Legal: "Justice" on tap

An innocent “tap” to the arm of a student from a teacher demonstrating proper behaviour to a class has eventually led to the member defending criminal charges of assault.

07 July 2020 Read More

Legal: Disciplinary action against principal set aside

A principal is back at school after the Department of Education’s attempt to discipline her for allegedly “talking abruptly” to a member of staff was set aside by the QIRC.

24 March 2020 Read More

Legal: Partial long service leave payment denied after almost 10 years’ service

A recent case before the Industrial Court has prompted the state government to look at removing a legal “anomaly” that can put employees’ entitlement to a long service leave payout at risk.

07 November 2019 Read More

Legal: The need for sensitivity in public statements

Issues relating to speech by employees both in the discharge of their duties and in their non-work lives are currently featuring very much in public debate, in court cases and in proposed legislation.

01 October 2019 Read More

Legal: Naming and shaming in a classroom anecdote is not a valid reason for dismissal

The Fair Work Commission has ordered TAFE Victoria to reinstate a vocational education teacher terminated for naming a prominent local farmer when providing students with an educational anecdote.

22 August 2019 Read More

Legal: Teachers, professionalism and occupational discipline law

When allegations are made against teachers, a variety of legal proceedings can follow.

09 July 2019 Read More

Legal: Imagine life without Snapchat...

If social media is a ticking time bomb for teachers, Snapchat is a meteor hurtling towards Earth. It can destroy your world.

31 May 2019 Read More

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