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Changes to Model Work Health & Safety Laws
This week’s article looks at the recent changes to the Model Work Health and Safety Laws. These changes come as a result of a review conducted in 2018 known as the Boland Review. Safe Work Australia appointed Marie Boland, the former Executive Director of SafeWork SA,...
NEW PSYCHOSOCIAL WHS LAWS
How will the new WHS laws on managing psychosocial risks affect your business? On 6 June 2022, Safe Work Australia announced a range of amendments to the model WHS laws. One key amendment that will have an impact on your business is the express obligation on the...
Could providing an unpaid work trial cost your business
Could providing an unpaid work trial cost your business thousands, not to mention its reputation? It’s not uncommon for employers to include an unpaid work trial as part of their recruitment processes. In fact, according to a study by Australia’s Department of...
HR Policy Saves the Day
A HR policy saved the day for this employer! Writing policies and preparing employment contracts can be time consuming for a business owner, but having these fundamentals in place will support you to manage workplace issues and most importantly, help you to defend...
Staggering payout to bullied worker. Could this happen to your business?
An employee who claimed her life had been “destroyed” following intense bullying and intimidating behaviour by the CEO was recently awarded $2.8 million dollars by the Federal Court. Hawkesbury Race Club Limited was ordered to pay $2.8 million dollars to the employee...
Employees Preserving Their Mental Health & Wellness
Australian Workers Turning Down Jobs to Preserve Their Mental Health And Wellness Respondents to the Return on Action Report conducted in 2021 by PWC show the extent to which workers are turning down jobs in favour of their mental health and wellbeing. In fact, 69%...
Reducing Absenteeism Managing Personal Leave
Top Tips for Managing Personal Leave and Reducing Absenteeism Many businesses say the cost of personal leave (sick leave) is one of the biggest costs they incur in running a business. Personal leave abuse and misuse is very common, and it costs the Australian economy...
5.2% Wage Increase – 1 July 2022
What does the 5.2% wage increase mean for my business? In the latest Fair Work Commission press release, two announcements in respect to the 2022 Annual Wage Review were made. A) Increase to the National Minimum Wage From 1 July 2022, the National Minimum Wage will...
Personal Calls, Written Warnings and Termination
Can I fire an employee for taking personal calls at work? Yes, you can, provided you follow a procedurally fair process! An unfair dismissal claim was recently made by an employee who was terminated for sending 1260 text messages during working hours in the space of...