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Workplace surveillance of hybrid and remote workers is on the rise. Is it fair and is it legal?

The number of workplaces requiring new employees to be vaccinated has soared since May, according to a new survey. 

Aside from the obvious social disadvantages of non-traditional working hours, can shift work harm people’s health? If so, what can employers do about it?

A recent court decision on backdated pay increases highlights the need for careful drafting of enterprise agreements.

Assault can occur in the workplace. Read on to find out about the circumstances in this case.

Items in first-aid kits may reach their expiry date before they’ve been used, so what should employers do with them? Learn more here. 

In 2021, Australia has seven national public holidays, two of which fall during Easter – Good Friday and Easter Monday. In addition, Easter Saturday is observed as a public holiday nationally except in Tasmania and Western Australia, and Easter Sunday is a public holiday in Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

An employee was stressed about how the employer handled a conflict of interest situation involving his wife.  A court ruled in the employer's favour. 

Is it a legal requirement to conduct an annual work health and safety audit? Find out more about WHS audits and compliance issues.