A follow up report into the 2016 WorkCover scheme and Worksafe insurance agents was released by Ombudsman Deborah Glass on 3 December 2019. It concluded that Worksafe insurance agents are continuing to unjustly deny legitimate claims for compensation, with the…
Alcohol & Drug Testing in the Workplace
Following on from the successful Alcohol & Drugs in the Workplace Panel event held late November, I wanted to share an extract of Rosa Raco’s presentation which considered the legal implications of Alcohol & Drug testing in the workplace. This was an enjoyable and…
Call for new Carers Leave entitlements
Many of our middle-aged workers are now leaving the workforce to care for their ageing parents, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2018). Sydney based organisation Your Side, is calling for a review of carers leave. Currently…
Shutting down over Christmas and New Year? Know your obligations
Many small businesses shut down over the Christmas and New Year period due to slow trade or business. It is important to understand your obligations and the rights of your employees before you do. Some of your obligations include giving…
Gender Equality Bill introduced into the Victorian Parliament
Victoria introduced the first Australian Gender Equality Bill into Parliament on the 26th of November. The Gender Equality Bill will mean all public service bodies, universities, Councils, Court Services and Public Prosecution Offices will be required to: publicly report on their progress and performance…
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young wins defamation case against former MP David Leyonhjelm
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young announced her defamation win against former MP David Leyonhyelm. She will donate her awarded damages of $120,000 to Plan International and the Working Women’s Centre in South Australia. Senator Hanson-Young tweeted: “When men do the wrong thing,…
Jimmy Carter Says the World’s Biggest Problem Is Its Treatment of Women and Girls
Former president Jimmy Carter has changed his mind about the world’s greatest problem, he told graduates during his commencement speech at Liberty University on Saturday. Nearly 20 years ago, Carter said in a speech that he believed the biggest global issue was…
Every woman has an ‘I Don’t’ list. And it’s about time we shared them.
Friends, we need to talk. I have a confronting question. Are you doing enough? I really doubt it. Let’s see. Are you squeezing the most out of every minute of your day? Chasing your dreams? Being true to yourself? Refusing…
Introduction of the Workplace manslaughter bill in Victoria
On the 30 of October the Victorian Government introduced an amendment to the Victorian Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHS Act). If passed, the bill will insert legislation for criminal manslaughter offences. This would create a new criminal offence of…
Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace – presentation and expert panel discussion
