A NSW employer has successfully appealed against a finding that it was solely liable to pay a worker ongoing compensation, arguing that two former employers should also have to contribute.
The NSW IRC in Court Session has agreed with WorkCover that the original fine for a company director's OHS offence was far too low, but has decided not to increase it.
The SA Workers Compensation Tribunal has accepted that driving between open inspections caused a real estate agent to injure his back. The employer is also liable to compensate him for a resultant ongoing psychological injury.
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A boilermaker and a NSW fabrication firm have been fined a total of $105,000 after a worker departed from standard practice and was seriously injured while attempting an unsafe lift.
Encouraging workers to develop good hygiene habits will help reduce the spread of infectious diseases in the workplace now and in the event of a pandemic, a conference heard today.
A bird flu pandemic in Australia could cause absenteeism rates as high as 50 per cent across most businesses. A forum today heard how employers can prepare.
