Effective 1 November 2017, Safework NSW is introducing new on-the-spot fines for employers not protecting their workers from the risk of falling from heights. More […]
Risk of Falls – New on-the-spot Fines for Employers Read More »
An employee has tendered her resignation, giving a month’s notice as required under her contract. However, she’d already arranged four weeks’ annual leave prior to
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The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has received complaints from the public that they have been misled into believing that businesses are, or were, connected or
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Click here to find out from the NSW Business Chamber what the best practice is for employers to comply with the Workplace Surveillance ACT 2005 (NSW) and the Workplace
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It is very common for a business to uncover previously unknown information about an employee, even after they have been offered a job. Click here to
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All High Risk construction work needs to have a site specific Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS). This statement records what high risk tasks will be
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Invest in your employees and your business by encouraging a healthy and more productive workplace. Click here for some tips on how to create a healthy,
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The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched two new guides to assist apprentices and their employers to understand their rights and obligations in the workplace. These
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Last month, the NSW Business Chamber published an article ‘Can I track an Employee With GPS?’. The article discusses the possibility of tracking down the
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With the new financial year almost upon us – make sure you’re up to date with your paperwork and prepare yourself for the changes that
Summary of Changes for SMEs from 1 July 2017 Read More »