An Adelaide-based council worker has won a compensation claim on injuries she suffered in 2022 while working from home.
Council worker wins compensation claim while working from home Read More »
The woman was working in the kitchen at the brewery when there was an explosion, leaving her with significant burns to her face.
Brewing Company worker burned in workplace explosion Read More »
In November 2021 Qantas implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all of its employees.
Qantas to pay compensation for unlawful vaccine policy Read More »
As a HR Manager, you have received a complaint about an employee’s conduct, or maybe it’s time for that long-delayed conversation about their performance.
Can an employee refuse a direction to attend an Independent Medical Examination? Read More »
How can an injured worker recover injury compensation damages for an on-the-job accident when an employer has put in place a safe system of work only to have a co-worker fail to follow the system as a result of a momentary lapse.
Worker’s lapse maims offsider; how can victim sue? Read More »
A South Australian construction and civil engineering company has been fined $75,000 after a worker’s leg was crushed when a trench collapsed at an Adelaide Hills building site.
Trench collapse leads to crushed leg Read More »
There is a popular misconception within organisations and across industries that obtaining a work health and safety accreditation (such as ISO 45001) equates to compliance with health and safety legislation.
Paper based health and safety does not make work (or a workplace) compliant or safe Read More »
In a recent incident, a worker suffered serious injuries after being struck by a forklift carrying a pallet of stock inside a warehouse.
Worker seriously injured after being struck by forklift Read More »
Townsville City Council has been ordered to pay almost $600,000 to a contractor left blind in one eye after an industrial accident.
City Council ordered to pay $600,000 for an injured contractor Read More »
Ride-share provider Didi has been fined a total of $97,000 for safety breaches in NSW.
Major ride-share provider fined Read More »
The accident happened at a Bowltiful in May 2023 when a 31-year-old employee was mixing ingredients in a dough maker.
Melbourne noodle restaurant fined $40,000 Read More »
Many employers (host employers) engage employees of labour hire companies, particularly in the building and construction, hospitality and manufacturing industries. provide flexibility, reduced admin responsibilities, and increased access to diverse and skilled workers. However, what happens when one of these employees gets injured at the host employer’s work site? Who is liable for the injuries?
Are you liable for labour hire workers if they are injured? Read More »
The worker was unblocking an extractor vent when his hand was cut by a blade.
Man loses part of finger in workplace accident Read More »
It is believed to be the first contested prosecution of its kind
Business fatality case sets precedent Read More »
A Melbourne man is taking legal action against his former workplace after he sustained second-degree burns when a gas-fuelled torch blew up in his face.
