Qantas to pay compensation for unlawful vaccine policy
In November 2021 Qantas implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all of its employees.
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Mental Health
Worker tries to claim compensation for multiple psychological injuries at work
The Supreme Court of Queensland recently dealt with a case involving a worker’s compensation claim for multiple psychiatric injuries stemming from a workplace accident. The decision highlighted issues surrounding the assessment and compensation of psychological injuries in the workplace. The case centred on a worker’s attempt to pursue damages for schizophrenia alongside previously accepted injuries
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Apprentice hung from noose, had drill poked in groin
An apprentice was hung from a noose and poked with a drill in his groin as part of prolonged bullying at work, with his employer fined $10,000 over the abuse.
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Company Fined, Convicted in Bullying Prosecution Case
Under work health and safety legislation, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) have duties to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable the health and safety of workers in the workplace.
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Heavy fine for a poor psychosocial workplace
A $380,000 fine for Court Services Victoria demonstrates the consequences for employers who do not take steps to ensure their workplaces are conducive to the mental health of employees.
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Sign company and bully boss fined $40,000
A company director and his Oakleigh South signage firm have been convicted and fined a combined $40,000 over the long-term bullying of a sub-contractor.
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RACV fined $475,000 after father killed during 96-hour roadside assist shift
John Halls had seven hours left of a 96-hour shift left and had just driven two people home safely after their car broke down when he crashed into a tree at 100km/h.
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How to support the mental health of an injured employee
Mental health issues may also affect the way a person processes pain. It can affect the injured person’s ability to work through pain.
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Taking workplace trauma seriously
More people are claiming mental injury, such as depression, anxiety, and even PTSD because of toxic work cultures.
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Research Finds Moderately Dangerous Workplaces Most Prone to Accidents
Although some people might expect very dangerous jobs to be associated with the highest incidence of workplace accidents, a new study finds that accidents are actually most likely to occur within moderately dangerous work environments.
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Tribunal junks worker’s claim of ‘psychological injury’ due to ‘management behaviour’
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia (AATA) recently dealt with a case involving a worker who claimed he suffered from a “psychological injury” because of his management’s behavior.
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Worker and his mum are awarded compensation after work injury
In some circumstances you may be entitled to claim compensation if you are diagnosed with a psychological injury after dealing with the trauma of a loved one suffering serious injury, where that injury is the result of the negligence of others. This is commonly known as a “nervous shock” claim.
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Company director charged over workplace bullying
WorkSafe has charged a former director of a glass supplier and installer after two workers were allegedly bullied.
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Worker awarded almost $200k for tripping on block of Lego
A Queensland childcare worker who tripped on a Lego block and injured her ankle has been awarded almost $200,000.
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Teachers’ shock assault horror revealed
Teachers are being abused by parents and students at an alarming rate and are more likely to be assaulted than the average worker.
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