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15/06/2023

Follow the Employment Law Handbook and Health & Safety Handbook for up-to-the-minute news in and , including updates from the Handbooks and Bulletins.

13/06/2023

Head to the Health & Safety Handbook to find a brand-new chapter, Visitors to the Workplace. This chapter explores a business’ obligations to to the workplace. Also new are updates to the chapters Sexual Harassment and Industrial Action and Stoppages, plus news, case law and Q&As. https://healthandsafetyhandbook.com.au/

09/06/2023

In a judgment handed down in the NSW District Court last week, a formwork company that failed to secure penetrations in the formwork deck, which led to the

08/06/2023

Mental health of employees has obviously become a significant issue for human resource management. The increased awareness of the issue (e.g. R U OK? Day) is

06/06/2023

Head to the Employment Law Practical Handbook for important updates to the chapters and . Plus, find new case law and Q&As from the Helpdesk. https://employmentlawhandbook.com.au/

01/06/2023

The Federal Government’s proposals for the regulation of labour hire are signalled in two discussion papers recently issued by the Department of Employment

26/05/2023

Q: Are you taking all reasonable steps to eliminate the harm caused by discrimination?

25/05/2023

Where there is a legal proceeding before a court that relates to a matter arising under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), the capacity of the court to

18/05/2023

This National Road Safety Week, take the time to ensure you know your road safety responsibilities when you have workers who drive in the course of their work.

Road Safety Week is an initiative by the Safer Australian Roads and Highways Group that highlights the impact of road trauma and how to reduce it.

18/05/2023

Some significant changes to the law, which will have implications for workplace relations, are imminent.

12/05/2023

In a significant judgment in SafeWork NSW v AGL Macquarie Pty Ltd (2023), the District Court of NSW fined AGL $450,000 (after a reduction of 25% for a guilty

11/05/2023

In the recent case of Arbon v Bunnings (2023), the Fair Work Commission (FWC) had to determine whether a casual retail worker had served the requisite 6-month

05/05/2023

UPDATE: Find important updates to the Employment Law Practical Handbook chapters Recruitment, Confidential Information, and Employee Grievances and Disputes at employmentlawhandbook.com.au. Plus, check out new case law and Q&As from the Helpdesk.

05/05/2023

A District Court of NSW judgment this month, involving the prosecution of the Ambulance Service of NSW, raised the question of the steps an employer must take

04/05/2023

UPDATE: Uncover the latest updates to the Health & Safety Handbook at healthandsafetyhandbook.com.au. They include important new information in the chapters Duties of , Duties of , Duties of and Duties of .

04/05/2023

When the Federal Labor Government drafted the Fair Work Bill in 2008, it contemplated a process of working with state and territory governments to develop

28/04/2023

You must not obstruct or delay a official’s entry to your worksite if they hold valid Act and permits. Find out about union in this week’s Health & Safety Bulletin.

Some employers may hold concerns that work health and safety (WHS) rights of entry may not be used by unions for proper purposes. This can lead to a risk of

28/04/2023

This World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023, reflect on the steps you are taking to make your workplace safe and without risks to health for your workers. The Health & Safety Handbook can help! Review the Handbook for detailed instructions on how to manage a range of risks.
https://healthandsafetyhandbook.com.au

27/04/2023

In Julian Strangio v Sydney Trains (2023), the considered whether a failure to disclose criminal charges, in breach of the employer’s Code of Conduct, provided a valid reason for .

In Julian Strangio v Sydney Trains (2023), the Fair Work Commission (FWC) considered whether a failure to disclose criminal charges, in breach of the

21/04/2023

The importance of protecting your workers from the acts of violence was highlighted during the pandemic with an apparent rise in aggressive customer behaviour

21/04/2023

The Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020, like many modern awards, provides for payment of overtime rates for any hours worked at the direction of the employer

14/04/2023

A recent case before the highlighted the importance of clear and understandable , especially in organisations with employees who may not have English as their first language or who may not be familiar with complex legal language.

In Eptesam Al Bankani v Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre Ltd (2023), the Fair Work Commission (FWC) emphasised the importance of clear and

13/04/2023

The Victorian Court of Appeal has increased the penalty on a truck repair business in relation to its failure to properly maintain a trailer and prime mover, which resulted in the deaths of three road users.

A recent appeal in the Victorian Court of Appeal has increased the penalty on Heavy Mechanics Pty Ltd in relation to its failure to properly maintain a

06/04/2023

Will your business require employees to conduct work for you on the public holidays over ? If so, a recent ruling in the Federal Court is a timely reminder of what rights you and your have when it comes to requests (or demands) to work on .

Will your business require employees to conduct work for you on the public holidays over Easter? If so, a recent ruling in the Federal Court is a timely

05/04/2023

2023 World Day for Safety and Health at Work is just around the corner. This day offers an opportunity for all workplaces to take active steps to promote safety in the workplace.

On Friday 28 April, the world will mark the 2023 World Day for Safety and Health at Work. On this day, it is timely to reflect on the importance of work

30/03/2023

A recent Federal Court ruling explored the ‘deeming provisions’ in the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth), which deem certain individuals even if they are . These provisions trigger obligations to make Guarantee contributions on payments to those individuals.

For the purposes of liability to make compulsory superannuation contributions, the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth) (SGA Act) deems

30/03/2023

ran an article this month that reported on the endemic issue of overworked young doctors in what could now be considered a significant breach of the new laws.

ABC News ran an article this month that reported on the endemic issue of overworked young doctors in what could now be considered a significant breach of the

22/03/2023

The recently sought orders to render a general manager and human resources manager accessorily liable for their corporate employer’s contraventions of the 2009 (Cth) and the covering its hospitality employees.

The accessorial liability provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) operate to make a person who is involved in an employer’s contravention of a

22/03/2023

From 1 April, organisations operating in Queensland and under the Commonwealth Work Health and Safety regime (Comcare) will have new in force.

From 1 April, organisations operating in Queensland and under the Commonwealth Work Health and Safety (WHS) regime (Comcare) will have new psychosocial

10/03/2023

UPDATE: In the latest update of the Employment Law Practical Handbook, find out the steps you need to take to ensure your process is lawful and avoid claims. Plus, explore new case law and Q&As from the Helpdesk. Don’t miss it!
https://employmentlawhandbook.com.au/