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The Fair Work Ombudsman takes legal action against a Queensland employer for underpaying a young worker.

On June 20, 2024, the NSW Parliament enacted the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill into law. This legislation introduces the offence of industrial manslaughter, punishable by prison terms of up to 25 years for individuals and fines of up to $20 million for companies.

Climate surveys are good, effective ways to gauge the engagement and satisfaction of employees.

An employee who injured her finger in a car park while retrieving work equipment successfully claimed workers’ compensation, with the NSW Personal Injury Commission ruling the car park as part of her workplace.

If casual employees leave work because they are sick, are they entitled to a minimum payment? Learn more about payments for casual employees here.

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The legal use of cannabis-based products for medicinal reasons is becoming a reality around Australia. Read on to find out how employers can confront the issue in the workplace. --3 September 2021

How long can you keep someone on leave without pay to accommodate their incapacity if they’re unable to perform the inherent requirements of the job? Read about a case where termination was found to be justified.

Learn all you need to know about disciplinary warnings, policies and procedures, and proper process under Fair Work dismissal laws.