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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 […]
The Act differs from the Wage Theft Act 2020 (Vic) that was recently passed as it amends the existing criminal code, as opposed to introducing a new Act of Parliament to cover wage theft. Arguably, this legislative decision reflects the shift in characterising wage theft as a criminal act as […]
The primary duty under WHS legislation is to ensure, as far as practicable, the health and safety of all workers and extends to the elimination of risk to health and safety, and, if not reasonably practicable to eliminate same, the minimisation of risk to health safety, writes Amy Zhang As […]
2020 begins with the draft Religious Discrimination Bill 2019 released by the Prime Minister and Attorney General and expected to be introduced into Federal Parliament this year. The Bill would see the introduction of laws addressing discrimination on the basis of religion in employment and areas of public life. If the Bill […]
COVID-19 has permanently changed the office dynamic, HR must compel decision makers to invest in technology in order to lessen the financial and mental strain on those employees who make their living from the home office. https://www.insidehr.com.au/work-benefit-for-todays-flexible-employee/
Investing in mental first aid training for HR and managers is a great way to sensitively check in with employees and to respond appropriately to them if they say they’re having a difficult time, without making things worse. https://www.insidehr.com.au/effect-of-job-loss-in-australia/
Staying positive is a battle for leaders as well as workers with the constant barrage of negative news. Staying healthy and sane as a leader is more problematic too while fielding complaints and other people’s anger due to extended restrictions. https://www.insidehr.com.au/covid-19-culture-conundrums/
