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Fall, fractures and fine from disregard of skylight risks
When a labour hire worker fell through a skylight and was seriously injured, a tribunal examined the many opportunities his employers missed to recognise the risk and take steps to manage it.
First-aid allowance – who is eligible?
Entitlement to a first-aid allowance is largely dependent on the provisions of the relevant award or agreement. Read more here about allowances.
Gaining commitment to workplace safety
How do you create and maintain a positive workplace safety culture? Learn how to keep your people safe and comply with WHS legislation.
Family health concerns overrode return-to-office directive
In a landmark decision, the FWC sided with an employee who challenged her employer’s return-to-office directive, citing family care responsibilities.
Aldi rejected parental leave request, claims male manager
A senior manager at Aldi is claiming the supermarket chain discriminated against him on the ground of sex by denying him access to parental leave.
New Industrial Manslaughter Laws In Nsw
NSW has introduced new industrial manslaughter laws to strengthen workplace safety, with harsher penalties for gross negligence leading to deaths in the workplace.
Updated Rules around Workplace Delegates: What you need to know
Learn about the key responsibilities, protections, and entitlements for workplace delegates under the updated rules.
Industrial Manslaughter Laws Passed By Nsw Parliament
On June 20, 2024, the NSW Parliament enacted the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill into law. This legislation introduces the offence of industrial manslaughter, punishable by prison terms of up to 25 years for individuals and fines of up to $20 million for companies.
Periodic Checks Of Your Whs Performance
How well is your WHS program performing, and when should you check how it’s going? Learn what to check and what questions you should ask.
How do you manage carer's leave requests?
Carer’s leave is paid and unpaid leave which is provided under the National Employment Standards in conjunction with personal leave.