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When a worker fell 4.5 metres after temporary fencing gave way, his life took a harrowing turn for the worse. The incident revealed a host of failings by the principal contractor.

In a recent workplace incident, a female worker claimed gender discrimination after being asked to "get the coffees" at a client workshop. Despite her allegations of past bullying and discomfort, the Fair Work Commission ruled that the request did not amount to discrimination.

Do you need to keep a record of who visits your workplace? Learn more here about your WHS responsibilities for visitors. 

Many managers wear different hats within a business. How do you determine if they are covered by an award?

A study from the Netherlands has found employees with chronic disease and unhealthy habits are at greater risk of exiting paid employment early. This means there’s potentially a portion of the workforce that may not work to their full retirement age.

Providing access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities for workers to influence how and when they work has a tremendous impact on psychological health, a new survey reveals.

Paid no safe job leave applies where an employee is fit to work but it is inadvisable for a time because of risks associated with pregnancy or hazards.

The old nine-to-five routine with weekends off is swiftly becoming a nostalgic fantasy. So what options are there for organisations with a need for extended periods of responsiveness or prompt communication with people on the other side of the planet?

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.

If a rostered day off falls on a public holiday, is an employee entitled to an alternative day off? Find out more about rostered days off here.