by David | Sep 2, 2022 | Business
This week’s article looks at the recent changes to the Model Work Health and Safety Laws. These changes come as a result of a review conducted in 2018 known as the Boland Review. Safe Work Australia appointed Marie Boland, the former Executive Director of SafeWork SA,...
by David | Aug 11, 2022 | Business
How will the new WHS laws on managing psychosocial risks affect your business? On 6 June 2022, Safe Work Australia announced a range of amendments to the model WHS laws. One key amendment that will have an impact on your business is the express obligation on the...
by David | Aug 11, 2022 | Business
Could providing an unpaid work trial cost your business thousands, not to mention its reputation? It’s not uncommon for employers to include an unpaid work trial as part of their recruitment processes. In fact, according to a study by Australia’s Department of...
by David | Jul 20, 2022 | Business
A HR policy saved the day for this employer! Writing policies and preparing employment contracts can be time consuming for a business owner, but having these fundamentals in place will support you to manage workplace issues and most importantly, help you to defend...
by David | Jul 20, 2022 | Business
An employee who claimed her life had been “destroyed” following intense bullying and intimidating behaviour by the CEO was recently awarded $2.8 million dollars by the Federal Court. Hawkesbury Race Club Limited was ordered to pay $2.8 million dollars to the employee...
by David | Jun 28, 2022 | Business
Australian Workers Turning Down Jobs to Preserve Their Mental Health And Wellness Respondents to the Return on Action Report conducted in 2021 by PWC show the extent to which workers are turning down jobs in favour of their mental health and wellbeing. In fact, 69%...
