With the continued spread of Coronavirus workplaces and employees are being impacted like never before and need to understand their workplace obligations and entitlements. As of the 19th of March, there are now 565 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Australia,…
COVID-19 Working From Home
More and more employees are being directed to work from home as the coronavirus outbreak hits Australian workplaces. But what if an employee is injured while working at home, or doesn’t have the proper equipment to do his or her…
Victorian Government takes action on gendered violence at work
The Victorian Government have introduced new guidelines and support for employers to address the serious issue of work-related gendered violence across our workplaces. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, employers face serious consequences if they do not provide a…
Knowing Local Business
Another enjoyable part of my job is getting to know local businesses! Thanks to Keech Australia and Brent Bruns, Human Resources Manager, for a great afternoon, gaining first-hand knowledge about their business. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional…
Coronavirus & Workplace Law
With the outbreak of Coronavirus reaching Australia some workplaces and employees are being impacted and need to understand their workplace obligations and entitlements. There have been 33 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Australia, including nine in Victoria. In addition, there…
Ageism in the Workplace
Ageism in the Workplace has been an ongoing topic for discussion for some time in the media and has formed the basis for many studies on this concerning issue. Australia has an aging population, government was keen to raise the…
Employers/Unions warning on Religious Discrimination Bill
Both employers and unions have called on the government to make changes to the second draft of the Religious Discrimination bill, concerned that the proposed laws may increase risk of bullying and harassment in workplaces. The original bill was created…
Family & Domestic Violence Leave
In 2018, all employees covered under awards, the Fair Work Act 2009 (the FW Act) and the National Employment Standards (NES) were granted unpaid family and domestic violence leave. This provided the entitlement to casuals, part-time and full-time employees. Australia…
Great Turnout at Addressing A&D Event!
On Friday I was honoured to speak at our panel event, Addressing Alcohol & Drugs in the Workplace, here in Bendigo. We had a fantastic turnout and I want to thank our community, our speakers and our hosts, Matchworks for…
Landmark For Gender Equality
The first Australian Gender Equality Bill has passed through Parliament, workplaces will be held to account by new laws, requiring them to publicly report on progress including equal pay, sexual harassment and career progression. Gender equality is now a non-negotiable for…
