In recent years we have seen a continuing increase in claims being lodged for bullying and harassment. At first glance most of these claims seem to arise from performance management activity, both formal and informal, however this does not always provide a defence against liability.
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In April 2020 the National Cabinet agreed to National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles to ensure the safety of all workers during the pandemic. 10 mandatory principles were designed to set WHS expectations for all workplaces to reduce COVID-19 transmission risks. So what’s the verdict?
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The National Cabinet has determined that a national WHS guidance on COVID-19 will be developed through Safe Work Australia and is intended to support business to operate safely within the COVID-19 environment.
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Under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 illnesses caused through a work environment may be considered a workers compensation claim. SIRA has therefore confirmed the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease related illnesses may be considered valid claims. Employers are also able to reprocess premiums if their wages drop more than 30%.
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Employers have a duty of care for the health and safety of workers, and others foreseeably at risk while conducting business, under Work Health & Safety (WHS) laws. In the current unprecedented times, WHS efforts are critical in keeping your employees and visitors safe from coronavirus (COVID-19) and to help protect your business.
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As businesses continue to be impacted as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), many businesses have been rushing to implement initiatives such as employees working from home. Given the business climate uncertainty it is easy to overlook important HR and obligations employers have which we have summarised.
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