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The ins and outs of data breaches Australia
If you collect personal information in your business, you need to understand your obligations regarding storing, maintaining and protecting customer and employee data. Let’s demystify data and what to do if there’s a data breach.
Can we request employees to act as fire wardens?
If a company wants to establish a fire warden for their WHS obligations but no staff are willing, can an employee be made to take the position?
Do you need safety signs?
Safety signs inform and warn people about hazards and risks and help to create a safer workplace. Find information on safety signage here.
Poor performance, dishonesty and lateness
Are you clear on when summary dismissal amounts to adverse action? Read about an employer who successfully defeated an adverse action claim because it was unaware of a worker’s illness.
‘Belonging’ key to employee engagement
What drives employee engagement? Creating a sense of belonging is top of the list. Learn more here.
Half Of Aussie Workers Are Stressed
A recent report of Australian workers has highlighted a mental health crisis that threatens productivity and engagement, potentially costing companies over $220 billion AUD annually. With 44% of employees actively seeking new jobs, urgent action is needed to create healthier work environments.
Annual shutdown: how to get it right
Planning to close over the Christmas/New Year period? It's time to start planning. Read more about shutdowns here.
Employee cyber training solution ticks all the boxes
With the amount of technology at our fingertips there’s little wonder cyber security is a hot topic on everyone’s lips. And while it’s easy to become complacent and focus on the daily operations of running your business, being cyber safe is an area that needs prioritisation.
Dismissal for threatening emails and homophobic comments upheld
A manager was dismissed after sending emails and texts about work colleagues that suggested using physical violence against them, and for making regular homophobic comments to and about a co-worker. Read on for the case details.
Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature: appeal dismissed
Do you think it’s a defence against liability for sexual harassment to say ‘We didn’t mean it that way’? Read about an employer who disregarded how a worker might feel about having her photo used.