by David | Nov 27, 2024 | Business
As the festive season begins, workplace celebrations can be a source of joy—but also significant risk. With recent updates to Australian workplace laws, including the Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), employers now face heightened obligations...
by David | Nov 27, 2024 | Business
The recent updates to the Positive Duty Legislation and initiatives from Respect@Work are reshaping workplace obligations for employers in Australia. These updates reinforce the employer’s responsibility to actively prevent discrimination, harassment, and bullying,...
by David | Nov 27, 2024 | Business
The latest report from Safe Work Australia highlights trends in workplace psychological health, with an increasing number of mental health-related compensation claims. These insights underline the critical need for employers to address psychosocial risks to protect...
by David | Oct 14, 2024 | Business
Workplace health and safety (WHS) responsibilities no longer focus solely on physical risks. WHS increasingly encompasses employees’ health and wellbeing, including mental and emotional health. This is reflected in Safe Work Australia’s Psychosocial Code...
by David | Oct 14, 2024 | Business
October is National Mental Health Month in Australia, a crucial time to focus on mental health awareness. As businesses, we play a key role in supporting employee mental wellbeing since workplaces are a reflection of the broader community. Why Mental Health Matters in...
by David | Oct 14, 2024 | Business
In September 2024, Tasmania became the last Australian state to introduce industrial manslaughter laws, aligning with the national trend of holding PCBUs (Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking) and their officers criminally liable for workplace deaths due to...
