Employers with a "substantial percentage" of overweight and obese workers should take three steps to tackle the issue, US researchers recommend, after finding a high body-mass index was associated with increased costs and time off work.
One of the most effective ways to reduce workers' comp claims costs and premiums is to focus on returning injured workers to their pre-injury hours, rather than their pre-injury duties, according to workplace relations lawyer Kim Cunningham.
The Queensland Government has promised to introduce domestic violence leave, tackle workplace bullying, and adopt all recommendations of an independent review of sexual harassment and bullying among firefighters.
Measuring workplace absences not only informs strategies to prevent them, but is one of many ways employers can determine their return on investment in health and wellbeing, according to a people risk expert.
The parents of a worker who died in a car accident while driving from work to university have lost their appeal for death benefits, while a manager who sustained a psychological injury after being transferred has also been denied compensation on appeal.
A union's decision to challenge a ruling on sick leave in the High Court has highlighted the importance of employers having "good documents and a thoughtful decision-making process" to defend against adverse action claims, according to a senior IR lawyer.
Employers can take five steps to reduce high levels of "emotional labour", which can lead to stress, burnout and absenteeism, Australian researchers say.
