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TUE
11:30AM

Employer cleared of damages liability to worker who kicked heavy load

An experienced labourer, who tried to move heavy items by kicking them, has failed in a damages claim to prove his employers didn't instruct him on correct manual handling techniques.


MON
2:47PM

MON
12:19PM

Sedentary work could breach WHS obligations: Researchers

Employers should conduct standing meetings and provide workers with regular breaks that involve walking to reduce sedentary time, say Australian researchers.


FRI
2:26PM

Worker's psych injury not severe enough for damages

A worker's claim that she was entitled to damages for a neck and subsequent psychological injury has been rejected in the Victorian Court of Appeal, after it found her injuries weren't considered serious.


THU
2:42PM

THU
12:13PM

Trained peer mentors help reduce stress claims

An employer is tangibly improving the mental health of its workforce with a program that trains employees to approach and mentor co-workers who might be facing problems.


WED
2:39PM

Swearing culture didn't mitigate worker's conduct towards manager

There is a "qualitative difference" between swearing in the workplace and swearing at a colleague, the Fair Work Commission has affirmed, in finding an employer fairly sacked a worker for verbally abusing his manager.


WED
12:24PM

Enquiry about private party constituted encouragement to attend: Commission

An employer is liable to compensate a worker who was seriously injured at a private party at its premises, after the NSW WCC found its director encouraged her to attend by asking if she would be there.


TUE
1:18PM

$130k safety fine to be cut after appeal upheld in part

An employer that failed to supervise and instruct an experienced worker, who was fatally crushed by a scissor lift, has successfully appealed against the severity of its fine.



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