Reasonable Management Instructions

While employees may grumble about tasks they consider outside their job description, the Fair Work Act draws a clear line between reasonable management instructions and unreasonable work demands. Bullying involves repeated unreasonable actions that threaten health and safety, while reasonable management actions are judged objectively based on context, consequences, and established policies. Employers shouldn't be afraid to delegate tasks as long as they are lawful and not absurd, keeping in mind the overall context and impact on employees.