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Minimizing the Risk of Industrial Manslaughter

Minimizing the Risk of Industrial Manslaughter

February 26, 2021

New laws have recently been passed and will shortly come into effect, where farmers can be jailed for up to 20 years and be fined up to $5 million if one of their workers dies whilst carrying out work on their farm. This is called Industrial Manslaughter. If this...
Stamping Out Sexual Harassment In The Mining Industry

Stamping Out Sexual Harassment In The Mining Industry

February 25, 2021

The Australian Mining Industry is intent on eliminating sexual harassment in mining workplaces. As such, it has amended its safety and health policy to incorporate protecting workers from sexual harassment. The Australian Human Rights Commission’s Respect@Work: Sexual...
Long Service Leave

Long Service Leave

February 25, 2021

Employees are entitled to long service leave after working for the same employer for an extended period. Long service leave laws are different in each state. These laws state how long an employee must be working to be eligible for long service leave and how much leave...
5 Steps To Improve Workplace Mental Health

5 Steps To Improve Workplace Mental Health

February 25, 2021

Mental health is important to any productive and happy workplace. We have listed five key strategies for managers and business owners to implement to promote resilience and assist with mental health issues. Check-in with employees  Individual check-ins with employees...
What is an IFA?

What is an IFA?

February 2, 2021

An IFA (Individual Flexibility Agreement) is a written agreement, between an employer and employee, used to change the effect of certain clauses in their award. IFAs are used to make alternative arrangements that suit both the employer and employee. Both parties must...
2021 HR Trends

2021 HR Trends

January 12, 2021

2020 was a big year, but what is to come for 2021. How will the events of last year affect our workplaces, and what do employers need to consider looking forward? We have outlined the top six areas that will be important to HR in 2021 to help business owners stay...
Managing Fatigue on Farms

Managing Fatigue on Farms

January 5, 2021

Managing fatigue on farms during seeding and harvest can be particularly difficult because there is a lot of work to do in a short amount of time and the regulations are not specific except for heavy vehicle commercial drivers (truck drivers). For all other types of...
Casual Employee Controversy

Casual Employee Controversy

December 23, 2020

In May 2020, the Full Federal Court ordered an employer WorkPac to back pay a casual employee, Rossato, full paid leave entitlements and public holiday payments which he was owed on the basis he was a permanent employee that was mischaracterised as a casual. This...
Age discrimination in Australia

Age discrimination in Australia

December 23, 2020

11% of Australian workers say they have experienced age discrimination in their current role. The Always Designing for People (ADP) Global Workforce View 2020 report revealed age discrimination is the most common form of prejudice in Australian workplaces. 1,908...
2020 Wrap Up

2020 Wrap Up

December 17, 2020

As this unique and challenging year draws to a close, we summarise the changes to HR and Safety in 2020. This year the Fair Work Commission conducted its four-yearly review of modern awards. Changes were made to annualised salaries in several awards. Stricter...
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