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.
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Victoria has reported an increase of claims for mental injuries, according to WorkSafe, as its leaders are bound for Warrnambool to discuss workplace health and safety issues with local employers and leaders there.
Victoria sees ‘sharp’ spike in mental injury claims Read More »
As the boundaries between work and life became increasingly blurred over the last two years, people experienced a significant impact on mental health; however, the stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace has remained, with researchers from UNSW Business School revealing that prevention is a crucial aspect of addressing mental health in the workplace, starting
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An employer has been found vicariously liable for the sexual harassment and assault of a female beauty therapist and ordered to pay $150,000 in damages, after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) found the employer’s response “manifestly” inadequate.
The workplace safety watchdog has confirmed it is investigating bullying claims levelled at the office of Premier Daniel Andrews by outgoing MP Kaushaliya Vaghela.
WorkSafe Victoria investigating Kaushaliya Vaghela’s Labor bullying claims Read More »
Northern Territory government authorities have confirmed they are investigating allegations the former chief executive of a critical alcohol rehabilitation service in the NT town of Tennant Creek misused its resources and bullied an employee.
Former CEO denies allegations of misusing funds and bullying staff Read More »
A young apprentice who was slapped while being hung upside down by his colleagues at a Christmas party is taking the company to court.
Apprentice sues employer after savage workplace prank Read More »
WorkSafe has laid charges relating to the workplace culture at the Coroners Court of Victoria before the 2018 suicide of a senior lawyer.
WorkSafe charges laid against Victorian court over workplace culture Read More »
A man has taken his own life at a West Melbourne building site, hours after a construction shutdown was announced.
Man’s death expected to supercharge protest fury Read More »
Being out of work is tough, but even those who still have a job are not immune to the pressures the pandemic is putting on mental health.
COVID-19 pandemic taking a crushing toll on mental health of tradies Read More »
Mark Green’s “life stopped” when an airbag exploded while he was working under a hoisted bus, leaving him with a severe traumatic brain injury and fractures to almost every bone in his face.
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A woman bullied so severely while working for the ACT Government that she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has won her discrimination battle.
Worker with PTSD wins discrimination battle against ACT Government Read More »
Safe Work Australia (SWA) has published a snapshot of coronavirus (COVID-19) related workers compensation claims data, up to 31 July 2020. Collected from the relevant Commonwealth, state and territory workers compensation authorities, the data reveals that 533 workers compensation claims related to COVID-19 were lodged in Australia. Of those claims, 34% related to the mental health impacts of COVID-19. Additionally, 34% of the claims lodged were from the healthcare and social assistance industry, while 17% of the claims came from the public administration and safety industry. The ‘community and personal service workers’ occupation has the highest number of workers compensation claims.
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WorkSafe Victoria will examine if employees of Ambulance Victoria are at risk after widespread claims of bullying, sexual harassment and abuse within the service.
WorkSafe will examine Ambulance Victoria bullying and harassment Read More »
Almost 20 Victorians are on WorkCover for either contracting coronavirus or suffering mental illness in the pandemic with the number expected to rise due to the Cedar Meats outbreak.
Workers claim WorkCover for COVID-19 Read More »
