In an important lesson for employers, this case demonstrates that a worker’s disobedience or failure to follow instructions does not excuse inadequate safe work procedures and training. ...
In an important lesson for employers, this case demonstrates that a worker’s disobedience or failure to follow instructions does not excuse inadequate safe work procedures and training.
To constitute bullying in the workplace, the test of ‘repeatedly behaving unreasonably towards an employee’ requires more than a mere finding that unreasonable behaviour has occurred repeatedly.
The start of a new year always promises to be a busy time for employers. In this article, we outline key changes that employers should be aware of in 2022.
Regardless of whether the employment relationship has been terminated, a demotion involving a significant reduction in pay may constitute a dismissal that enables employees to seek an unfair dismissal remedy.
With a rising number of employees claiming that asking for their vaccination status is a ‘breach of their privacy’, it is important for employers to understand their rights and obligations under the Privacy Act.
The Queensland Government has recommenced its review of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 and the Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003.
In an Australian first, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has found that BHP’s vaccine mandate was not a lawful and reasonable direction.
Entities that carried on business in Australia and had a consolidated revenue above $100 million in FY2021 are required to submit a modern slavery statement prior to 31 December 2021.
Eight petroleum and gas exploration areas have been released across the Bowen, Surat/Bowen, Eromanga and Adavale basins.
Parents who are yet to resolve these issues will need to compromise and reach agreement between themselves and not rely on the family law courts.
Parents who are yet to resolve these issues will need to compromise and reach agreement between themselves and not rely on the family law courts.
From 11 November 2021, a worker who has been sexually harassed at work will be able to apply to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop the sexual harassment.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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