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Reporter with PTSD awarded $180k in damages
An employer exacerbated an employee's PTSD by transferring her to a role that exposed her to more trauma.
How do you calculate annual leave loading?
Should an annual leave loading be calculated on an employee's award rate of pay, or their actual over-award rate of pay? Read more about annual leave loading here.
Why your business is at risk from cyber security threats
A conversation with Shannon Sedgwick, Senior Managing Director at Ankura, on the cyber security risks when doing global business online.
Getting breast cancer got her sacked – employer to pay
When a diamond trader sacked a woman for wanting to take sick leave because she’d been diagnosed with cancer and needed surgery, he broke the law. A court will now decide on his penalty. Read about the case here.
Injury from tripping over puppy-fence at home on coffee break was work-related
An employment tribunal has found that because a woman working from home was on an authorised work break when she tripped over a temporary fence outside her home office, her injuries were compensable.
Employment laws changing to prevent sexual harassment at work
The Respect@Work report recommendations are being adopted to varying degrees and will impact WHS and Fair Work laws. Find out about potential changes coming up.
Different states: do local public holidays apply?
Are employees who are based in a different state from a head office entitled to local public holidays?
New guide to safely manage risks in rooftop solar installation
The guide offers practical advice on identifying hazards, controlling risks, and ensuring worker safety during installation projects.
Changes to superannuation: what it means to your business?
2021 has been another challenging year for business, and a lot has changed in superannuation.
Bid to slash redundancy pay fails
A tribunal has rejected an employer's bid to avoid paying redundancy pay after finding it didn't offer a worker 'other acceptable employment'.