Many employers incorrectly assume that where they are paying an employee a salary, they are simply not covered by an award. Given the strict consequences for employers who fail to ...
Many employers incorrectly assume that where they are paying an employee a salary, they are simply not covered by an award. Given the strict consequences for employers who fail to pay staff correctly under an award, it’s critical that employers understand their obligations.
As those in the transport and logistics industry would know, changes to the chain of responsibility provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law are now expected to commence later this year.
As those in the transport and logistics industry would know, changes to the chain of responsibility provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law are now expected to commence later this year.
Although the 2018/19 Federal Budget was relatively uneventful compared to previous years, the Government did announce that the maximum number of members allowable in self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) will be increased to six (up from four) from 1 July 2019.
As those in the transport and logistics industry would know, changes to the chain of responsibility provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law are expected to commence on 1 July 2018.
As those in the transport and logistics industry would know, changes to the chain of responsibility provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law are expected to commence on 1 July 2018.
The Fair Work Commission has criticised Komatsu Forklift Australia for fundamental failures of due process in its dismissal, via email, of a worker who had been absent due to mental health issues.
In Wearne v State of Victoria [2017] VSC 25, the Supreme Court of Victoria highlighted the importance of a proactive response from employers who become aware of a specific risk of harm to an employee.
In Chalker v Murrays Australia Pty Ltd [2017] NSWCATAD 112, a bus and coach charter company was ordered to pay a job candidate $10,000 compensation for discriminating against him during the recruitment process on the basis of his mental illness.
For an employer, managing employees who are experiencing a mental health condition in the workplace can be challenging.
As those in the transport and logistics industry would know, changes to the chain of responsibility provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law are due to commence on 1 July 2018.
On 1 May 2018, the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 was introduced in the Queensland Parliament. If passed, the Bill will significantly enlarge the investigative and enforcement powers of authorised officers under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). Queensland is the host jurisdiction for the
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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