So, you’ve been asked to volunteer as a member of a not-for-profit school board. You’re probably asking yourself: what responsibilities come with the role? ...
The emergence of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been one of the biggest news stories in 2020. It is causing chaos in parts of the world and disrupting world trade. While the ...
So, you’ve been asked to volunteer as a member of a not-for-profit school board. You’re probably asking yourself: what responsibilities come with the role?
In the recent decision of Emma Horan v Dubbo Early Learning Centre [2019] FWC 3249, the Fair Work Commission highlighted the need for employers in schools and early learning to undertake proper investigations following the sacking of a teacher who was falsely accused of mistreating a child.
Uncertainty surrounding physical contact with students has resulted in what can be described as a ‘hands off’ culture in many schools, with teachers and other staff afraid to make any physical contact with students.
In Patel v University of Queensland [2019] QCAT 108 a student from the University of Queensland was diagnosed with bipolar 1, social anxiety disorder and panic disorder at the beginning of 2013, that, he alleged, significantly impacted his academic performance in 2012 and 2013.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared the coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The decision is a reminder that the onus is on the injured worker to prove that their work was a ‘significant contributing factor’, not just a mere medical possibility.
The emergence of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been one of the biggest news stories in 2020. It is causing chaos in parts of the world and disrupting world trade. While the risk to Australian workers is very low, the magnitude of the threat is such that employers should take a quick
Manual handling injuries make up the largest cohort of workers’ compensation claims for serious injuries. They are also usually very difficult to defend because most employers do not keep good records about the training and supervision of safe manual handling practices.
One of the most serious breaches of workplace health and safety laws involves reckless conduct.
Witnessing traumatic events at work can have devastating and long-lasting effects on employees.
Employers have managed employees for many years relying on the employee records exemption contained in the Privacy Act. However, in the recent case of Lee v Superior Wood [2019] FWCFB 2946, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) turned the common understanding of the employee records exemption on
After a lengthy Modern Award review period resulting in numerous changes to the Modern Awards, the first changes were implemented on 4 February 2020.
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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