The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently found that the Commissioner of Public Employment unfairly dismissed an unvaccinated worker as it failed to allow the worker to obtain specialist medical advice following the worker’s family member suffering a severe adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Dismissal for vaccination delay ruled unfair Read More »
A Hamilton nursery has been fined $52,000 after a worker was seriously injured while using a machine.
Hamilton nursery fined $52,000 after employee injured Read More »
A timber firm has been fined over $262,000 after the death of a worker in an accident at its sawmill in the NSW central west.
Timber firm fined $262k for fatal accident Read More »
The managing director of a recycling plant where a worker’s arm was torn off at the socket has been handed a $70,000 fine over the incident.
Managing director fined after worker loses arm Read More »
The league will turn back the clock by 12 months as it ups the ante to eliminate a disturbing culture which had failed female umpires. A leaked email reveals how it is expected to work.
AFL doubles back in fight to clean up toxic culture in umpiring fraternity Read More »
A Melbourne manufacturer has been slugged with a $600,000 fine over the death of a young apprentice, who suffocated in a tanker just 10 days after starting a work placement.
Transport company fined $600k Read More »
Is it acceptable to dismiss an injured worker once all reasonable accommodations and options have been considered? If yes, what exactly is considered reasonable?
No employer obligation to provide ‘suitable duties’ to an injured employee indefinitely Read More »
One person is believed to have died following an incident at Wahring.
One believed dead following incident at Wahring Read More »
A cheese processing and packaging business in Victoria has been slapped with a $50,000 fine after two workers had fingers amputated while on the job.
Business fined $50,000 after amputations Read More »
It comes as the findings of an inquiry investigating the sexual abuse plaguing WA’s mining sector are set to be laid bare within days.
Woman allegedly sexually assaulted by worker at Pilbara mine site, sparking police probe Read More »
Corporate retreats are coming under fire for reports of injuries and out-of-control partying.
Two dozen employees were injured walking on hot coals Read More »
Two directors of the company responsible for the care of Annie Smith have been charged with criminal neglect over her death in squalor – and been released on $20,000 bail agreements.
Two directors to face court charged with criminal negligence Read More »
The company was fined $300,000 for failing to provide a safe system of work and $150,000 for failing to provide information, instruction or training.
Company fined $490,000 after milk tanker tragedy Read More »
A Hamilton nursery has admitted it failed to provide a safe workplace after its worker became caught between a machine and a conveyer belt.
Nursery fined after worker seriously injured in ‘gruesome’ incident Read More »
A worker has died in a serious accident at a Metricon building site in Walkerville, reportedly involving an electrical box.
Man killed in workplace accident at Walkerville Read More »
