A Queensland employer that was ordered to pay $369,000 in damages to a worker who injured herself walking backwards has successfully appealed the decision.
A Tribunal has highlighted the importance of encouraging workers to speak up - without fear of reprisal - if they believe they're being s-xually harassed, in ordering a man to pay a former colleague with psychiatric injuries more than $100,000 in damages.
A school principal subjected a worker - with a long history of depression - to "oppressive" disciplinary action after he was accused of minor conduct breaches, contributing to the man's suicide, the Queensland Coroner has found.
FWC launches dedicated anti-bullying webpage; New mine safety regulations taking effect in South Australia; Comcare prosecuting Linfox; SWA releases WHS guide on water jetting; and Alerts issued after child killed and other incidents.
"Over-induction" and rushing linked to injuries; NSW and WA regulators issue work function and heat warnings; and Fuel safety alert issued in Queensland.
In the final part of our complex workers' comp issues series, an employment lawyer has outlined the benefits of settling an injury damages claim out of court.
New Queensland electrical safety laws and South Australian WHS Regulations take effect in the coming weeks, while Safe Work Australia has released two more draft model Codes of Practice.
In the lead-up to Christmas, employers are being urged to ensure workers have adequate support from their mates and don't rush to finish jobs, with stress and injury claims increasing at this time of year.
The Queensland IRC has rejected a worker's claim that he was conducting a role play on dealing with violent patients when he threatened to "smash" a female colleague's face through a door.
