Degloved and prosecuted – Why pursue an employee whose judgment lapsed, and they are already in a world of pain from a gruesome workplace injury? The team are flummoxed by the idea of governmental prosecutions of individuals versus organisations, given their beliefs that workplace incidents reflect systemic imbalances and erosion factors. The podcasters, Alan, Trajce, … Read more
“The idea of a moral compass of the law assumes that we care about caring,” Sara provokes. “We cannot escape the moral compass of the law,” Trajce warns. Alan agrees, “Good laws reflect good moral judgment.” The podcasters explore contemporary, newsworthy topics related to moral injury. Sara describes moral injury, an occupational psychosocial hazard, as … Read more
The WhyWork Podcast team marvel at a case when a seemingly simple salutation triggers a workplace dismissal. “Was it fair?’ Trajce begs the question. Alan asks about material misconduct and whether a belief related to the cause of an offence is reasonable justification for dismissal. This is a provocative episode, prompting deep thought on when … Read more
The team debate workplace dismissals: “Was the sacking harsh, unjust, or unreasonable?” Alan presents the new way of working as an inspector – using body-worn cameras in investigations. He argues, “If you are capturing someone’s personal information, a video of them, a voice recording, and interactions, the person should receive a copy of what has … Read more
Season 09 of the WhyWork Podcast begins with sensational media gossip that leads the team, Alan, Sara, and Trajce, aka “Ziggy,” the pop music master, down a pathway of discussion on the bounds of workplace dismissal. Yes, the Coldplay incident. Trajce asks about reasonable workplace treatment when a line of inquiry encroaches upon one’s personal … Read more