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28 October 2022

Should business plan for the Same Job Same Pay (SJSP) legislation?

Yes, despite full implications being at this stage unknown, businesses should keep an eye on the passage of the SJSP leg...

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12 October 2022

New Respect at Work Changes

The new Labor government has made good on its promise to implement all of Kate Jenkins’ 55 Respect@Work recommendations ...

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06 October 2022

Rectifying overpayments to employees

Overpayment to employees is just as common as underpayment. While overpayment itself is not unlawful, rectifying overpay...

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03 October 2022

Can employers refuse their employee's annual leave request?

Yes, but only if there are reasonable grounds to do so. ...

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23 September 2022

Is an employee's failure to comply with an employee's mandatory PPE policy ground for dismissal?

Yes, but only if the dismissal is not harsh, unjust or unreasonable....

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15 September 2022

What happens if employees are unwilling to take sick leave

Employers and employees both have Work Health and Safety (WHS) obligations which include preventing sick individuals (in...

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02 September 2022

Safe Work Australia's model WHS Code of Practice released: Managing psychosocial hazards at work

In line with the rapid growth in awareness (and claims) relating to psychosocial health at work, Safe Work Australia ha...

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17 August 2022

How is your workplace managing current WFH and IT related risks?

During the initial stages of COVID-19, employers struggled with the new territory of an enforced WFH workforce and an in...

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12 August 2022

Employers encouraged to keep a focus on Sexual Harassment, Gendered Violence and Sex Based Harassment

Many employers will notice an increase in Safety Regulators focusing their WHS campaigns on Sexual Harassment, Gendered ...

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