October Safe Work Month
October is Australian National Safe Work month. In 2019 Safe Work Australia is wanting to let everyone know they can be a Work Health & Safety (WHS) champion via the theme “Be a Safety Champion”.
Gaoled for Forgery
A carpenter who was found to have forged medical certificates in order to continue to receive payments under his workers compensation claim, has been gaoled for 9 months. The court also has ordered him to re-pay $112,975 in fruadlent payments received under the claim.
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Reducing Workers Compensation Premiums
Workers compensation is typically one of the largest costs for a business. If not actively monitored/managed your premium can increase quickly. Embedding HR, WHS & staff well-being strategies in your workplace can help ensure affordable premiums.
Company Penalised For No Records
Federal Circuit Court has ordered an owner and operator of two Sushi food outlets to pay $108,000 of penalties following a Fair Work audit that identified they failed to keep proper pay records and conditions.
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Is being a Tradie a Health Hazard?
Most tradies are known for being ‘tough’ and ‘fit’. However, with the unhealthy work environment of long work hours and heavy tools it can take a toll on their health, leading to many illnesses that are hard to tough out.
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