Articles
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27 October 2006
Work Health & Safety
Workers compensation: approved medical specialist certificates ch…
Since 2002 disputed impairment claims have been determined via approved medical specialist (AMS) assessment.
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05 October 2006
Workplace Law & Culture
Paper work, paper work and more damn paper work: record keeping o…
One can be excused for not being too happy about the new record keeping and pay slip obligations under Work Choices. Indeed, the Federal Government has responded to many concerns expressed by small business and has again delayed their implementation,…
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24 August 2006
Work Health & Safety
Right to weekly compensation on termination of employment
If an injured employee, suffering no wage loss, is terminated for reasons unrelated to an injury, or, accepts voluntary redundancy, is there an ongoing liability to pay weekly payments?
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17 August 2006
Workplace Law & Culture
Employment contracts & entitlements on termination
Two recent decisions of the Federal Court of Australia illustrate the importance of the contract of employment to assessing entitlements on termination.
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10 July 2006
Workplace Law & Culture
Unfair dismissals: fire at will?
While unfair dismissal laws have been relaxed, employers are mistaken if they believe it is open season on employees.
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03 July 2006
Workplace Law & Culture
The hidden health and safety costs of casual employment - how to…
In recent years there has been a substantial increase in what has been termed casual or temporary employment.
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08 June 2006
Work Health & Safety
An insight into WorkCover's Occupational Health & Safety function…
WorkCover NSW is charged with the responsibility of promoting workplace safety.
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12 May 2006
Work Health & Safety
Social functions, sporting events & lunch at the pub: where does…
In this bulletin we provide guidance on minimising the risk of injuries and claims from activities during recesses and outside work
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21 March 2006
Workplace Law & Culture
Work Choices: managing new contracts and existing claims
Information for employers to ensure readiness for the new laws.
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15 March 2006
Work Health & Safety
Workers compensation - new year, new changes in proceedings, comm…
The Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2005 introduced a raft of changes, some of which are now operative.
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21 February 2006
Workplace Law & Culture
Work Choices: The resurrection of the contract of employment
The contract of employment is back under the new Work Choices legislation.
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01 February 2006
Workplace Law & Culture
Work Choices: changes to State and Federal awards and agreements
Important news for employers.
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20 December 2005
Workplace Law & Culture
Work Choices: how the changes will affect employers, employees an…
How will the new legislation affect you?
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31 October 2005
Workplace Law & Culture
Workplace computer surveillance - A service for Bartier Perry cli…
New legislation requires any form of computer surveillance to be in accordance with a published and communicated policy.
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14 October 2005
Workplace Law & Culture
Workplace reform - Stage 1: the Building and Construction Industr…
The Act aims to stop lawlessness in the building industry by regulating industrial activity and limiting lawful strikes.
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23 September 2005
Workplace Law & Culture
The new Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 (NSW) - Are you ready?
This new Act regulates the surveillance of employees at work by camera and computer surveillance and tracking devices.
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15 September 2005
Workplace Law & Culture
Open all hours for business - employee misconduct and unfair dism…
Employers should base reasons to dismiss on expected standards of staff behaviour and the provision of a safe workplace.
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12 September 2005
Work Health & Safety
When is a work injury also a motor accident?
It is not uncommon for an employee to sustain injury, in the course of employment, whilst involved in the use of a motor vehicle.