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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 […]
Defining the future of work, and the future of the traditional office environment – is going to be a further exercise in adaptability, adoption and reinvention https://www.insidehr.com.au/onboarding-new-employees-remotely/
The worst pandemic in a century didn’t just disrupt our economy and society, it brought employers and employees together with a common goal: to keep the enterprise afloat through a period of unprecedented disruption and uncertainty. https://www.insidehr.com.au/recovery-recognition-remuneration/
The global pandemic has catapulted us into a new era in which hybrid workforces – a mix of office, remote and frontline employees – will be the norm. https://www.insidehr.com.au/high-performing-hybrid-teams/
