In 2019, an apprentice worker of a marine industrial engineering company, Aimex Ltd, suffered a hypoxic brain injury after being overcome by toxic fumes while cleaning the engine of a boat with brake cleaner.
The consequences of dishonesty Read More »
The Albanese Government is seriously stepping up efforts to reduce avoidable workplace fatalities, reports Alan Austin.
Under Labor, corporate executives to face 25 years gaol for workers killed Read More »
Western Australia’s WorkSafe commissioner says he hopes the state’s first jail sentence for gross negligence will act as a deterrent to other employers who do not take workplace safety seriously.
The importance of employers having correct frameworks in place to manage ill and injured workers was highlighted in a recent case.
Employer ordered to pay $44,000 in damages to injured worker Read More »
In this article Special Counsel Jacqi Marshall and Law Graduate Chantel Leadbeater from HopgoodGanim’s Insurance practice examine the recent High Court decision of CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman [2023] HCA 21 and its clarification of the principle of vicarious liability of employers for the actions of their employees.
Employer vicarious liability court case Read More »
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia recently dealt with the case of an injured worker who filed a discrimination lawsuit against his employer for failing to reasonably accommodate him after an injury.
Employer pays hefty price for discriminating against worker after out-of-work injury Read More »
An ongoing clampdown by Victoria’s workplace safety watchdog has weeded out a new crop of compensation fraudsters who think they’re above the law.
WorkSafe gives 37 compensation fraudsters the flick Read More »
Many employers will have a “zero tolerance” policy in their workplace, particularly in relation to breaches of alcohol and drug policies. However, it is important to keep in mind that the existence of a zero tolerance policy does not automatically warrant dismissal.
Employers beware – zero tolerance policy does not automatically warrant dismissal Read More »
A man who twice made worker injury compensation claims in the names of employers that he didn’t work for, including his sister-in-law’s business, has had to repay $135,000.
Fraudster caught claiming injuries on fake jobs Read More »
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a case involving a worker who contended that she was unfairly dismissed from work after failing to attend her scheduled medical appointments.
Can you fire a worker for failing to attend a medical appointment? Read More »
A fraudster who operated as a cleaner and escort while receiving over $74,000 in workers’ compensation will be required to repay WorkSafe after he pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining payments by deception.
A former cook at a Wheelers Hill aged care centre has been convicted and fined $10,000 after buying and running his own café while receiving workers compensation payments.
Café owner fined over $93,000 fraud Read More »
There are circumstances where an injury occurred in both a workplace accident and a transport accident; for example, a truck driver injured in a motor vehicle accident while delivering products to a consumer.
Transport accidents while working – Is it a WorkCover or TAC claim? Read More »
The Fair Work Commission recently dealt with a case involving a worker who lodged an unfair dismissal case 82 days beyond the 21-day statutory limit.
Worker pleads late claim due to ‘injury and depression’ – will it be accepted? Read More »
The sustainability of Victoria’s WorkCover scheme is critical but new restrictions on worker eligibility announced today are concerning, says the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA).
New WorkCover restrictions ‘troubling’ Read More »
