08:17 am, Wednesday 25 February, 2009

WorkSafe Victoria is investigating allegations of Internal Bullying And Harassment at Brimbank City Council.

Up to six current workplace bullying and harassment cases lodged by Brimbank City Council employees are being investigated and further cases have been filed and settled for undisclosed sums over the past 18 months.

A spokesperson from neighbouring Maribyrnong City Council said that among that council’s workforce of 800, it had dealt with 34 Work-Related Injury Claims in the past 18 months and eight cases involving allegations of bullying and harassment.

Last year, Brimbank Council was investigated by the Ombudsman following “concerns over council’s practices and governance”.

The Ombudsman’s office raided the council offices, seizing computers and documents. The outcome is yet to be determined.

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