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Supervisor’s Failure Highlighted After Fall From Bridge
When a carpenter fell into a river and ‘three years of hell’, the Court’s focus landed on the supervisor’s role. Read about what went wrong.
The ins and out of secondment
Understand your rights and responsibilities first.
Removing guard from machine resulted in amputated fingers after employee tripped
Two business partners were fined after an unguarded machine caused a worker to lose three fingers. The case highlights the critical importance of enforcing WHS policies.
Why mental health generational differences matter
Today's workplace comprises five generations with distinct mental health support expectations and preferences.
New guide for preventing leading cause of death and injury
Slips, trips and falls cause thousands of serious injuries every year, and the painful consequences extend to employers as well, in direct and hidden costs. A new guide can help prevent them.
Anonymous tipoffs see employer slugged for six safety offences
Three dangerous incidents one after the other triggered safety concerns and reports that led to an employer’s conviction in court and the imposition of heavy fines.
Guide to Employing Casuals
Learn how to effectively manage casual employees, including their rights, pay, and your legal obligations, with our comprehensive guide.
A guide to directors and officers (D&O) insurance
Company directors and officers have a duty to fulfil their responsibilities in the best interests of the company.
Which takes precedence: reasonable management directions or employee’s safety concerns?
In a case of unfair dismissal, the Fair Work Commission examined whether safety concerns justified an employee’s refusal to follow orders. See what employers can learn from this decision.
Babies, burnout, and back to work
It can be challenging returning to work after parental leave. Read on to find out what employers can do to help.