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Employer fined after worker burned in waste oil explosion
The NSW Industrial Court has imposed its first WHS penalty since its restoration, handing down a fine of $180K after a worker was seriously burned when the angle grinder he was using sparked an explosion.
2023: the year in review
As we wind down to the end of 2023, let's reflect on a year that was full of major workplace reforms.
Stagekings
It all tumbled down with the announcement of a ban on public gatherings of over 500 people. They were told to down tools, pack up and go home.
Tribunal finds reprimand email caused psychiatric damage
A tribunal has found a manager’s email reprimanding an employee was unreasonable and caused a psychiatric injury.
Contractor or employee?
On Wednesday 9 February 2022, the High Court of Australia (‘HCA’) handed down its decision in CFMMEU & Anor v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 1 (Personnel Contracting).
What are the advantages of an in-house agency?
Setting up an in-house agency team is a significant investment and one that needs to be carefully considered from a business and operations perspective.
Christmas shutdown not a joy for all
If you're planning to close down over the festive season you may find some employees are less than impressed.
Annual Wage Review Decision 2025
The Fair Work Commission has today handed down its annual wage review decision.
How to achieve 3 of the most urgent business priorities now
Merlin Luck, former small business owner and Salesforce Australia’s Regional VP, SMB, gets down to brass tacks about three of the most urgent business priorities and the solutions that can help you make the biggest impact right now.
How to perform a SWOT analysis
It helps you visualise where you stand on projects, business goals, new opportunities, potential risks and make better business decisions.