As noted above, one of these differences includes the introduction of industrial manslaughter offences, which aim to ensure that workplace deaths caused by the conduct of PCBUs are met with substantial penalties. The WHS Bill includes two separate offences for industrial manslaughter; a ‘simple’ offence will arise where a person […]
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Workplace romances: do you need love contracts & non-fraternisation policies?
Workplace romances will occur regardless of steps taken by employers to quell them and employers need to consider what measures can and should be introduced to protect their business, writes Amy Zhang According to Relationships Australia, 40 per cent of people in the 35 to 50 age group met their […]
12 questions HR should ask before initiating a workplace investigation
When it comes to workplace investigations, employers need to strike a balance and consider the circumstances rather than taking a one size fits all approach, writes Amy Zhang In recent years, there has been a tendency for employers to immediately commence a workplace investigation when a complaint is made to […]
What would a Labor Government mean for industrial relations laws?
The prospect of a Labor government under Bill Shorten is a very real possibility with the federal election next year, and this could have a number of significant employment and industrial relations implications for employers, writes Tony Wood Prime Minister Scott Morrison has recently announced that the federal budget will […]
Employment law fairytales: what are the 3 most common HR myths?
Helping your employer separate employment law facts from HR fairytales will prove your worth to them as a source of expert advice, writes David Bates If you were asked to sign a complex contract, or charged with an offence, would you rely on information obtained via Google? Would you visit a […]