27 Jun 2022 Employment and safety Dusk of the dead: the end for "zombie" agreements Employers be aware that enterprise agreements made prior to the introduction of the Fair Work Act continue to operate beyond their nominal expiry date in the absence of an application to have them terminated or replaced.
27 Jun 2022 Employment and safety Queensland government responds to surge of unregistered unions In dealing with unregistered unions, employers in Queensland should ensure direct communication with their employees as a means of preserving the relationship with them.
19 Jun 2022 Employment and safety National Minimum Wage Case - what does it mean for us all? In addition to the increase to the national minimum wage, employers should also consider the increase to all Award rates and the impact on rates of pay under many enterprise agreements.
17 Jun 2022 Employment and safety Corporate and commercial Transport and logistics Employee dismissed for failing to follow driving safety policy Fair Work Commission determines repeated speeding incidents when driving for work valid reason for terminating employment.
7 Jun 2022 Education Insurance Employment and safety New Child Safe Standards in Victoria Commence 1 July 2022 On 1 July 2022 eleven (11) new Child Safe Standards (New Standards) will come into force due to amendments made to the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 (VIC)..
29 May 2022 Education Corporate and commercial Employment and safety Could a mass shooting occur in an Australian school? Schools should undertake a security risk assessment and implement reasonably practicable controls to address the risks of large-scale unpredictable violent incidents occurring at school.
17 May 2022 Employment and safety Corporate and commercial Do you need a Labour Hire Licence? Businesses may be penalised for supplying or engaging with a supplier of labour hire without a Labour Hire Agreement.
17 May 2022 Education Corporate and commercial Employment and safety Crossing the Line: Where do professional boundaries of teachers start and end? Any conduct by teachers towards students in schools that crosses professional boundaries should be of grave concern to students, parents, educators, and the general community.
12 May 2022 Employment and safety Education Corporate and commercial How to transport children safely: Lessons from recent events All organisations that transport children or vulnerable people should be aware of the risks involved and implement stringent processes and procedures to manage those risks.
28 Apr 2022 Employment and safety Directors' and Officers' obligations to Work Health and Safety compliance The new Work Health and Safety legislation commenced in Western Australia on 31 March 2022, replacing the existing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1984 and Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.