The Federal Government Announces Proposed Workplace Relations Reforms
On 9 December 2020, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 (the…
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Compulsory Vaccinations for Employees: The Legal Position
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the race to create a safe, effective vaccine for the virus, the issue…
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‘Tis the Season to Avoid Folly: Workplace Christmas Parties (Covid-19 Edition)
It’s that time of year. The‘Silly Season’. For many organisations, the official employer Christmas party is imminent. But this year…
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Right to toilet break a relief for employees
In the recent decision of Retail and Fast Food Workers Union Incorporated v Tantex Holdings Pty Ltd [2020] FCA 1258, an…
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Claiming to be a modern-day Mr Darcy was no defence to sexual harassment
In the recent matter of Hughes trading as Beesley and Hughes Lawyers v Hill [2020] FCAFC 126 (Hughes v Hill), the Full…
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Abuse from the Anti-Mask ‘Activists’: The Obligations of Employers
One very recent and unwelcome phenomenon during the Covid-19 pandemic in Australia has been the emergence of the anti-mask “activists”…
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Abuse from the general public: The obligations of employers
Recently a radio presenter on ABC radio in Adelaide broke down in tears on air after receiving an abusive text message…
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The First Category 1 WHS Prosecution in New South Wales: The Meaning of “Reckless”
The recent decision of the District Court in Stephen James Orr v Cudal Lime Products Pty Ltd; Stephen James Orr v Simon…
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Principal Contractors: The Rules of Engagement
The role of principal contractor is critical in managing the work health and safety risks on construction projects. Even so, misunderstandings…
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Health & Safety Representatives: introduction to the workplace
In Brief Following on from our earlier article regarding the new Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (WHS Act), this…
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