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No support: false accusation caused psych injury
A security guard wrongly accused of tampering with CCTV recordings has won his bid for compensation. A tribunal criticised his employer’s lack of support and failure to properly investigate the allegations.
EY review reveals 'punishing' hours, racism and bullying
A business model focused on ‘profit and delivery over people’ has been blamed for staff at a major consulting firm feeling overworked and bullied, according to an independent review.
Young father crushed in conveyor: recycling firm fine
Poorly maintained machine led to the death of a worker and a $140,000 fine.
Understanding The Sexual And Gender-based Harassment Code Of Practice
NSW is one of the first States in Australia to adopt the Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice for sexual and gender-based harassment.
How to prevent falls from height
Businesses are legally obliged to manage the risk of falls and comply with specific safety requirements for people working at heights.
Working from home: a checklist to keep you safe
Your work from home setup can impact your productivity at work and your overall mood, not to mention result in fatigue, injury or stress. Get the basics right with this helpful at-home health and safety checklist.
Understanding sole trader business insurance
Business insurance can be a tricky area to get your head around, especially if you’re a sole trader. The rules around insurance policies can vary depending on your business type and whether you have employees.
Mental health screening – does it help?
A recent review of workplace mental health screening programs found that screening alone does not improve employees’ mental health, but it may help if combined with directed access to treatment interventions.
Employer's defence against psych claim fails
When an employer rejected an employee’s workers comp claim for a psychological injury, it relied on the ‘reasonable management action’ defence. Read why a commission ruled in the worker’s favour.
First workplace manslaughter conviction: huge fine for employer
A poor decision that ended a young man’s life has landed a small business with a $1.3m fine. Its sole director must pay $120,000 compensation to the family and complete two years’ unpaid community work.