RFS hires lawyers to examine misconduct claims after 2500 responses

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The Rural Fire Service has hired law firm Clayton Utz to review previous claims of serious misconduct after a workplace survey generated almost 2500 responses, mostly from volunteers

.RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers said the decision would allow “a review of serious matters they reported in the past three years, where the member doesn’t believe that the appropriate process was followed, or that the outcome wasn’t appropriate”.Credit:Mr Rogers said members would be able to lodge claims directly with Clayton Utz and any matters would be treated confidentially.

President of the Volunteer Fire Fighters Association Mick Horton welcomed the engagement of a law firm to oversee complaints of bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination or other misconduct.“This is a step in the right direction,” Mr Horton said. “Are we there yet? We’ll see but I don’t think so.” Clayton Utz will not consider complaints reported before May 31, 2018, nor those previously unreported. Complaints involving staff managed under section 69 of the Government Sector Employment Act will also be excluded.“We’ll still be looking and watching and pushing if things aren’t right,” Mr Horton said.NSW Police are investigating two complaints

 

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