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With some people working from the office and social distancing still important at keeping the virus at bay, a company has introduced a free meeting organiser safety check. Read on to find out the details.

When a worker’s leg was caught in a moving conveyor belt and crushed by a pallet, the employer offered an enforceable undertaking with an investment of almost $300K rather than face prosecution.

A Federal Government survey on the mental health of small business owners found almost one in three have experienced stress, anxiety or depression in the past year. 

What should you do if a staff member tells you they’ve been diagnosed with a mental health condition?

After a worker’s unacceptable behaviour got him sacked, the Fair Work Commission found the inadequate process rendered his dismissal unfair, but that the employer could no longer trust the worker.

The Federal Court has fined a labour supplier and a contractor after ruling they took adverse action against a 70-year old grader operator by refusing to employ him because of his age. The labour-hire firm was fined more than twice as much as the employer. Read how the court reached its decision.

The Australian government has invested billions of dollars to secure COVID-19 vaccines for the Australian population. With the exception of residential aged care and certain employer-led mandates such as Qantas, being vaccinated is voluntary and not everyone is a suitable recipient. The government is making it free for all Australians and aims to have as many people as possible vaccinated. 

Who is responsible for a worker’s duty of care when there is a principal and sub-contractor as part of the project? Read on to find out the specifics of this case and where the duty of care lies.

Do you know how many first-aiders your business should have, and what should be in the first aid kit? Read more here to make sure you’ve got it covered.

How far should employers go to ensure the health and safety of staff working from home? Read more here about your duties towards employees working away from the office.