ArticleConsultation failures hinder drug policy changesConsequences for employers who have not taken consultation steps before making changes to workplace health and safety.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCourt confirms that employees refusing to perform work that may expose them to serious health and safety risks are protectedEmployers must be aware of their duty to provide a workplace that minimises employee exposure to health and safety risks.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleDriver accused of tampering with driver-facing camera was unfairly dismissed, says Fair Work CommissionAn employer's decision to dismiss an employee on circumstantial evidence was found to be harsh and unreasonable.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleEmployees on workers' compensation leave are not eligible for anti-bullying protectionsEmployees may only seek anti-bullying protections in circumstances where they are being bullied 'at work'. AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleEmployer escapes liability for employee injury, on appeal in New South WalesTo breach a duty of care, it is not as simple as identifying some measure that would have reduced the risk of injury.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleEmployers inherent requirements unreasonableThe commissioner found that the worker was fit to return to his work as a driver, as recommended by the medical evidence.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleFair Work Commission confirms FBT payments are not earningsThe employee's remuneration therefore fell below the high-income cap, so he could pursue an unfair dismissal claim.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleFresh decision against Woolworths duty of care – Berhane v Woolworths Ltd [2017] QCA 166The issues on appeal were whether the breach of duty caused the injury and whether the risk of injury was foreseeable.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleFWC finds redundancies not genuine; reinstates four workersThe Fair Work Commission has recently confirmed its approach to deciding whether a dismissal is a genuine redundancy.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleHow to win a manual handling injuries claim for workers compensation – Gray v Coles Supermarkets Pty LimitedColes successfully defended a manual handling injuries claim by a labour hire worker at one of its distribution centres. AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Can I access my super because I have ‘retired'?Transcript & link to video discussing whether someone can access their superannuation because they have ‘retired'.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Transferring property to an SMSFLink to webinar and transcript of discussion about transferring assets to a self managed super fund.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleMinimum wage to increase to $882.80 per week from 1 July 2023The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision to increase the national minimum wage as part of its wage review.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticlePCBU still liable after delegation of WHS obligations to principal contractorThis case provided a timely reminder about a PCBU's ongoing obligations when attempting to delegate WHS responsibilities.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleProposed new exemption from work test for superannuation contributions by over-65sThe proposed rules provide a limited opportunity for some retirees with low superannuation balances to contribute more.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleRecruitment risk – employer ordered to pay $10,000 in damages to a job candidate for discrimination based on mental illnessThe recruitment decision must be based on actual role requirements, especially after a pre-employment medical assessment.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleRegular and systematic employment – when will a period of casual employment count as service for the purposes of an unfair dismissal claim?Casual employees' hours need not be consistent or predictable for their employment to be regular and systematic.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleSafe Work Australia releases WHS guide for PCBUs on preventing sexual harassment in the workplaceThe guide will help Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) manage sexual harassment risks in the workplace.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleTexting inappropriate messages outside of work hours still constitutes sexual harassmentThe Australian Human Rights Commission is conducting a National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleVictoria introduces new industrial manslaughter Bill in parliament with the highest penalties Australia-wideArticle discusses Victorian Bill that introduces the offence of workplace manslaughter.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward