A Victorian human services worker, who left a resident with disability on the side of the road 76km away from his home, sustained a compensable psychological injury as a result of her employer's protracted investigation into the incident, a magistrate has found.
A NSW worker, who was injured in an incident involving a front-end loader, has been blocked from suing his employer for nearly $400,000 in damages under the NSW Motor Accidents Compensation Act.
The South Australian Greens have applauded the passing of their workers' comp Bill for firefighters through the Legislative Council, while the State Government has introduced mirror heavy-vehicle laws. Also in this article, SafeWork SA has released new fact sheets on HSR training and more under the WHS Act.
OHS professionals mustn't forget employees who work from home - including those who do so on an ad hoc basis - when conducting risk assessments and reviewing safety arrangements, says employment lawyer Kristin Ramsey.
In a case that examines the definition of "therapeutic treatment", a worker who suffered a psychological injury more than 14 years ago has been awarded the costs of attending philosophy classes.
The Fair Work Commission is likely to start dealing with workplace bullying complaints from July, with the Federal Government's budget committing $21.4 million to the policy.
Assessing a worker's psychological injury claim involves much more than a diagnosis. Here, a research psychologist explains how an employee's credibility and functionality are measured.
