14 Feb 2024 Employment and safety Navigating the new 'right to disconnect': What employers need to know Earlier this month, the Federal Government passed the second tranche of amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)(Act) including the well publicised "right to disconnect" contained in the new section 333M of the Act.
5 Feb 2024 Employment and safety Are you in high risk construction? If so, there's a new tool for you Safe Work Australia has recently released their interactive Safe Work Method Statement Guidance Tool.
1 Feb 2024 Employment and safety Changes to the Fair Work Act: closing in on labour hire loopholes The Federal Government passed some changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), through the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 inundating employers with more changes in an economically challenging period.
13 Dec 2023 Insurance Employment and safety Festive Season Frolics: Are employers liable for injuries sustained at the office Christmas party? All too often, workplace injuries become a regular feature of office parties. So, when is an employer liable for workers' compensation and/or common law damages for injuries sustained at a Christmas party, and other social events?
11 Dec 2023 Employment and safety Working from home: Is it still the new normal? This month has seen two cases come through the Fair Work Commission concerning requests for flexible work arrangements. We will delve into the implications of these cases and what this means for employers.
11 Dec 2023 Education Employment and safety The price of student safety : Lessons in duty of care and school risk assessments The case of Guilfoyle v Huckleberry Australia Pty Ltd has provided a timely reminder about the risks associated with school excursions and what schools need to do to ensure they discharge their duty of care.
11 Dec 2023 Employment and safety Positive Duty for Sexual Harassment On 13 December 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 received Royal Assent, making a positive duty for employers to take steps to eliminate unlawful sex discrimination.
20 Nov 2023 Education Insurance Employment and safety Victorian Child Safety Update - CCYP Annual Report 2022-23 The Victorian CCYP has released its Annual Report for 2022 - 2023 which was tabled in parliament on 1 November 2023. The report contains a number of key updates for stakeholders who provide services to children and young people.
30 Oct 2023 Employment and safety National Safe Work Month 2023 During National Safe Work Month this October, Colin Biggers & Paisley's employment and safety team will be focusing on how employers and PCBUs can create and maintain safe workplaces.
24 Oct 2023 Employment and safety National Safe Work Month Week 4 - Working together to create a safe and healthy workplace This article explores the future of WHS in Australia, exploring changing work patterns and the emerging technologies which may create further WHS risk.