Introduction From 1 April 2023, Queensland’s new work health and safety Code of Practice, ‘Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work’ (Code) requires workplaces to eliminate or minimise psychosocial ...
Introduction From 1 April 2023, Queensland’s new work health and safety Code of Practice, ‘Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work’ (Code) requires workplaces to eliminate or minimise psychosocial ...
Introduction From 1 April 2023, Queensland’s new work health and safety Code of Practice, ‘Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work’ (Code) requires workplaces to eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks – failure to do so could result in companies, directors and even law firms facing prosecution. It is already
The Fair Work Commission has recently denied a security guard’s claim for an unfair dismissal remedy where the employee failed to disclose an acute anxiety condition to the employer.
The proposed changes to the Fair Work Act will have significant implications for employers and employees. Employers should ensure they are well-informed about the proposed changes prior to them taking effect.
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWCFB) has recently reaffirmed the primacy of contractual terms when determining the employment status of a gig worker. However, this position is unlikely to subsist due to the Labor Government’s proposed legislative amendments tackling secure jobs and the gig economy.
In October 2022, The Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act 2022 came into force and has introduced 10 days of paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave into the National Employment Standards (NES).
In September 2022, Labor introduced the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 that will, if it passes Parliament, legislate a further seven recommendations from the Respect@Work Report.
October is National Safe Work Month, so we’re asking you to take five and think about safety in your business. In this final update for the month, special counsel Gemma Sharp talks about creating safe and healthy work for all in the rapidly changing Australian workplace.
October is National Safe Work Month, so we’re asking you to take five and think about safety in your business. This week, special counsel Gemma Sharp talks about the management of health and safety risks and the steps you need to take to prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace.
October is National Safe Work Month, so we’re asking you to take five and think about safety in your business. This week, partner Belinda Winter looks at managing psychosocial hazards and risks in your workplace.
October is National Safe Work Month, so we’re asking you to take five and think safety in your business. This week, special counsel Gemma Sharp looks at common health and safety risks in the workplace and steps organisations can take to keep their workers safe.
The national Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws were recently amended, with states and territories likely to implement changes in the near future.
The national minimum wage will increase to $812.60 per week (or $21.38 an hour) from 1 July 2022. The weekly rate is based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee. This constitutes an increase of 5.2%, which is $40 per week or $1.05 an hour.
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.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.