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Mould in the workplace can be a health hazard for those with allergies or respiratory issues. Learn more here about workplace health hazards.

Are you required to pay employees overtime rates if they work through their lunch break?

Although superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions are generally not payable while an employee is on workers compensation, there are exceptions.

Casual employees often work fluctuating overtime hours. Issues can arise when working a long day, followed by shorter days.

How serious does an injury need to be before you're required to record it? Learn more about injury recording here. 

Construction sites must be adequately secured to prevent unauthorised access by members of the public. Learn about fencing requirements here. 

When a worker was dismissed from his job at Alcoa after being accused of inappropriately touching a female colleague, he thought he’d been unfairly sacked. Read why the Fair Work Commission found for the employer.

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.