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Family and Domestic Violence Leave Bill Introduced
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Family and Domestic Violence Leave Bill Introduced

The Albanese Labor government has introduced a bill to create a ‘universal’ entitlement to 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave (FDVL).

All-time high pay-out ordered for bullied worker
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All-time high pay-out ordered for bullied worker

The Federal Court has ordered an employer to pay out a staggering $2.8 million to an employee who had her life “destroyed”.

Annual Wage Review Decision 2021/2022
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Annual Wage Review Decision 2021/2022

The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision in the 2021/2022 annual wage review.

Silica is the new asbestos
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Silica is the new asbestos

If your business uses silica in any form you need to be aware of the new laws now in effect in some States that will have significant impacts on work health and safety training regimes.

FWC decision highlights importance of communicatio
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FWC decision highlights importance of communication with injured workers

The FWC has upheld a finding that an employer’s lack of communication with an injured worker amounted to a forced resignation, thereby opening the door for the worker to pursue her claims against the employer.

Proposed changes to restaurant and hospitality awa
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Proposed changes to restaurant and hospitality awards

On 7 April 2022, the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision which proposes to vary the Restaurant Industry Award 2020 and the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020.

First jury conviction against an individual for in
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First jury conviction against an individual for industrial manslaughter in Australia

In a first under Australian WHS laws, Gympie small business owner/Director, Mr Jeffrey Owen will spend at least 18 months behind bars after being found guilty of the industrial manslaughter of his friend.

Major changes affecting contractor drivers in NSW
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Major changes affecting contractor drivers in NSW

Businesses that engage third parties to perform delivery/courier work in NSW should be aware of a recent NSW Industrial Relations Commission decision.

FWC upholds validity of management style while rej
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FWC upholds validity of management style while rejecting bullying complaint

A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision has upheld the validity of different managerial approaches, finding that the supervisor’s higher expectations of a particular worker did not amount to workplace bullying.

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