Insights

From the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2018, employers are required to provide eligible employees unpaid domestic violence leave.

In a recent Federal Court decision, a union and officials who attempted to “leverage safety” for industrial objectives have been fined nearly $140,000, while a company and its director have been fined $111,000 for their actions against WHS permit holders, inspectors and police.

On 1 October 2018, the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) will be amended to provide that every party in the heavy vehicle transport supply chain has a duty to ensure the safety of their transport activities.

Obesity has been one of Australia’s most prominent social issues for quite some time now. Today, employers are obliged to ensure that the physical health and body weight of their employees does not pose a health or safety risk to the worker, and the entirety of their business.

From 1 July 2018 the new weekly minimum wage will become effective for all award covered employees.

On 1 November 2018, the Long Service Leave Act 1992 (Vic) will be replaced by new legislation.

The contentious issue of employee v contractor in the gig economy is again front and centre with food delivery platforms Uber Eats, Foodora and Deliveroo in the spotlight concerning the engagement of their delivery riders and drivers.

Although there is an inherent duty of fidelity and good faith in all employment relationships, this ceases when employment does.

The concept that the mind and body are separate and injuries fall within the scope of psychology and biology respectively – has been enshrined within legal and medical systems on a global scale.

In a recent decision by the Fair Work Commission an employer’s drug and alcohol policy was ruled to apply to a truck driver – even during the period he was performing light data entry duties.

WorkSafe Victoria has charged a Roxburgh man with dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by allegedly receiving more than $700,000 in unlawful workers compensation payments between 2006 and 2016.

An explanation on Self Insurance and the benefits for Employers and Employees