Articles
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08 November 2004
Work Health & Safety
Watts right? Workers compensation policies & contractual claims
The Court of Appeal has now confirmed that a workers compensation policy does not cover contractual claims.
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08 October 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Redefining the boundaries of unfair contract claims in NSW
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission can rewrite unfair contracts that lead to the performance of work in an industry.
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08 October 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Bullying in the workplace: worker's compensation & health and saf…
There is no statutory definition of what is \"bullying\" in Australia.
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08 September 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Workplace law: a year in review - unfair contracts, unfair dismis…
It is an opportune time to review some significant legal developments and complaints of unfairness in the workplace.
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08 September 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
The High Court sets the new rules for industrial negotiations and…
The High Court clarifies the scope of industrial disputes and restricts the statutory protection for industrial action.
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08 September 2004
Work Health & Safety
Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination: An OH&S and Management I…
Several recent prosecutions clearly illustrate that workplace bullying can lead to prosecutions against employers, directors and employees under OH&S legislation.
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08 July 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Successful OH&S defences .... they exist!
These employers were successful because they maintained a system of workplace safety which properly addressed the risks.
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08 June 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Employers, carers and family responsibilities - the state of play
Employers are prepared to pursue claims of work flexibility to allow employees to meet their responsibilities as carers
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08 April 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
New redundancy benefits for federal award employees
Employers should note that the AIRC has made changes and increases to redundancy standards for federal award employees.
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08 March 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Drug & alcohol policies - a case summary
These industrial disputes and unfair dismissal cases may shed light on what is expected with drug & alcohol policies.
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08 March 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Drugs and Alcohol at work - Safety issues for employers
Drugs and alcohol cause safety issues for employers, especially if combined with machinery, safety equipment and driving.
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08 February 2004
Work Health & Safety
A review of Workers Compensation Commission appeals - errors of l…
Since January 2002, the Workers Compensation Commission has determined about 50 applications for leave to appeal.
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06 December 2003
Workplace Law & Culture
Industrial Manslaughter - the reaction or solution to workplace f…
Occupational health & safety legislation is focused on the prevention of workplace accidents through educating employers and employees in workplace safety.
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06 October 2003
Workplace Law & Culture
Minimising OH&S Penalties - some recent cases show compliance wit…
A breach of an employer?s health and safety obligations could have disastrous consequences.
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05 September 2003
Workplace Law & Culture
Employment Law Update - unfair contracts claims and injured worke…
These decisions examine unfair contracts claims in NSW and managing the termination of employment of injured workers.
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06 August 2003
Workplace Law & Culture
Workplace Violence: An OH&S Perspective
Violence in the workplace may represent an unsafe working environment not only for employees but also for other persons at an employer?s place of work.
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06 July 2003
Workers Compensation
Principal contractors liable to pay for workers compensation prem…
A principal contractor can be liable for subcontractors? workers compensation premiums.
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05 July 2003
Contracts & Procurement
Outsourcing and contracting - New obligations for principal contr…
A principal contractor may be liable to pay workers compensation premiums and unpaid pay-roll tax of its subcontractors.