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Slips, trips and falls cause thousands of serious injuries every year, and the painful consequences extend to employers as well, in direct and hidden costs.

Productivity is dependent on the integration of good people, smart practices, and efficient processes.

Sam Cahill Senior Associate at Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) Sam joined ABLA in 2018 and has over eight years of experience advising and assisting organisations with various employment matters, including workplace relations and employment law.

But as an employer, what are the implications to you and your business?

Are you clear on what you can and can’t do when it comes to sex discrimination laws? And do you know the difference between discrimination and harassment?

Testing and tagging electrical equipment is a standard WHS procedure. Does this requirement extend to chargers for mobile phones and other hand-held devices?

If an employee applies for annual leave while receiving a “higher duties” allowance, should the allowance be counted in the leave payment? Learn more here about annual leave entitlements.

It’s important you understand best practice policies and procedures to ensure a smooth and successful recruitment process.

The legislative basis for the Victorian Government's compensation scheme is provided by the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.