Entries by James Williams

Message from Proof Integrity Solutions

Good Afternoon, We would like to let everyone know that despite the current environment we have adapted our investigation services to the needs and changing protocols of workplaces and individuals, whilst keeping in line with the current recommendations of the Department of Health and Human Services in response to COVID-19. Our investigators are taking precautions […]

Workplace bullying: ‘Fear is the biggest factor’

A quarter of employees think their company turns a blind eye to workplace bullying and harassment, according to a report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Although 15% have experienced bullying in the past three years, more than half of them did not report it to the firm. “Fear is the biggest […]

Workplace bullies convicted and fined for setting an apprentice’s clothes on fire: Lessons for supervisors abound

https://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/legal/workplace-bullies/ There have been a number of prosecutions this year that have resulted in workplace bullies being found to have breached their duties under state and territory work health and safety legislation. Most recently, SafeWork SA successfully brought proceedings against two former supervisors (a site supervisor and a leading hand) at an electrical company who […]

Bullying and sexual harassment ‘endemic’ in NHS hospitals

Hundreds of doctors have been accused of bullying and sexually harassing colleagues in the past five years, prompting concern that a culture of intimidation is thriving in the NHS. Data shows that reports of bullying and harassment in England rose from 420 in 2013-14 to 585 in 2017-18. The figures, obtained by the Guardian using […]

Sports Integrity Australia to crack down on match-fixing and more

Michael Warner, Herald Sun National match-fixing laws will be enforced under a sports cheating crackdown. Sports Integrity Australia will be unveiled by the federal government on Tuesday to combat threats from doping, match-fixing, illegal betting, organised crime and corruption. The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority will fall under the control of the body within two years. […]

Timber! Man charged with insurance fraud for ‘fake fall’ at work

By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN)Oscars season is fast approaching, but this possible bid for Best Actor is unlikely to trouble the Academy. A New Jersey man has been charged with insurance fraud after a surveillance camera caught him throwing ice on the floor at his workplace and seemingly staging a dramatic fall. Alexander Goldinsky, 57, […]

Federal employee alleges there was violence in workplace and fraud at Canadian pipeline regulator

By Matthew McClure in News, Energy, Politics | January 15th 2019 An employee at the National Energy Board who alleges he was a victim of workplace violence has taken the federal government to court, accusing officials of tampering with an exam he wrote when he applied for another public service job. Brian Doyle — a communications specialist with […]

Documents show financial impact of Nassar scandal on USA Gymnastics

Financial reports and Internal Revenue Service filings released Thursday shed new light on how the Larry Nassar scandal has hurt the day-to-day financial condition of USA Gymnastics. The organization is estimating it will have to pay between $75 million and $150 million to the survivors of the sexual assaults by the now-imprisoned former sports doctor […]