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Builder fined $135k over severe fall injuries
The failure by a builder to take reasonably practicable steps to address an identified fall hazard meant that a construction site in Western Sydney was
Mental illness in young men costs employers $237m a year
Mental illness in young men costs the Australian economy $3.27b in lost productivity each year, and employers directly $237m, according to a new report that
Misconduct allegations – can we dismiss immediately?
Is an employer obligated to make an investigation into allegations of misconduct or can it proceed immediately to dismissal? Q: One of our employees has made
Fair Work Australia declares wage Increase from 1 July 2012
On 1 June 2012 Fair Work Australia increased the minimum wage by 2.9%, to $606.40 a week — a rise of $17.10 from the previous
10 Tips for Small Business to comply with new WHS legislation
Occupational Health And Safety (OHS) Laws Are Undergoing Their Biggest Overhaul In A Generation With The Introduction Of Nationally Harmonised Legislation In 2012. Here’s What
Worker’s out-of-town sex injury compensable: Judge
The injuries sustained by a worker while having sex on a work trip were found to be compensable by the Federal Court, which determined that
Employee to pay $188,500 for post-employment breach
A Vic man will have to pay almost $188,500 to his former employer, after he breached a post-employment clause in his contract that prohibited him
Australia’s Top Employers
Move over, Google – constructions product provider Hilti is the top employer in the country based on human resources consulting firm Aon Hewitt’s new Best
Casual employment to permanent — a right?
The rules around an employee’s entitlement to be made a permanent employee after working a period of casual employment should be checked in the relevant
Our First Member’s Feedback!
I asked for feedback from our first member, and this is what I received: Mount Isa City Council employees 200 people not including contractors. I