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A sexual assault at a work social event resulted in a dispute over compensation. Did a commission back the employer's position? Read on to find out. 

Businesses are legally obliged to manage the risk of falls and comply with specific safety requirements for people working at heights.

What is a toolbox meeting, and what are an employer’s obligations when it comes to hosting these meetings?

Are people required to wear a harness and fall restraint while working in a scissor lift? Learn more here about working safely at heights. 

There may be circumstances when an employer may deem it necessary to conduct surveillance in the workplace. Read about workplace surveillance policies here.

If an employee applies for annual leave while receiving a “higher duties” allowance, should the allowance be counted in the leave payment? Learn more here about annual leave entitlements.

If an employee works under one award, but occasionally carries out tasks covered by another award, which one applies? Find the answer here. 

Over time, an employee can accrue large amounts of annual leave. But how much is too much?

When it comes to backdated medical certificates, employers must take care. Read more here about how the Fair Work Commission has dealt with them.

Mike Toten