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An employee who injured himself while playing soccer between two work shifts has successfully claimed workers compensation because the employer “encouraged or induced” him to play the game. 

Effectively managing redundancies is critical. By carefully planning, executing, and evaluating the process, employers can minimise the impact on all parties involved.

Adverse action claims are on the rise, so you need to be vigilant when making any decisions affecting someone’s employment. Otherwise, you could face costly lawsuits and damages payouts..

Working at heights is a high-risk activity. Learn more here about the rules regarding equipment used when working at heights. 

On Wednesday 9 February 2022, the High Court of Australia (‘HCA’) handed down its decision in CFMMEU & Anor v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 1 (Personnel Contracting).

‘Website content specialist’ doesn’t sound like a dangerous job, but workplace bullying left the worker incapable of continued employment in keeping with her education and experience. Check out the employer’s mistakes.

A recent case found an employer breached privacy laws by sharing an employee’s medical information with staff, despite claiming workplace health and safety obligations. The exemption for employee records under the Privacy Act 1988 didn’t apply, resulting in the employer paying compensation.

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.

We have almost all got to the stage of being a bit shocked when we see people in movies or TV series set in the 1980s or earlier smoking indoors, at work. Read on to find out what’s acceptable in the workplace now.

A worker who was on-call broke his leg while out walking his dog. Was he entitled to compensation?