How will minimum wage increase affect employers?
15 June, 2011The recent decision by the Minimum Wage Panel of Fair Work Australia increases minimum wage rates by 3.4% and the default casual loading for award and agreement free employees from 21% to 22%.
Large fine for not having workers compensation insurance
05 April, 2011Work Safety Commissioner Mark McCabe has imposed a fine of over $100,000 on a Canberra manufacturer for not having workers compensation coverage for its workers.
Man found guilty of using doctored insurance certificate
23 March, 2011A man has been prosecuted by WorkCover NSW for falsifying an insurance certificate of currency for workers compensation.
Taking the stress out of stress claims
02 September, 2010 by Andrew Douglas*Some time ago in a Clint Eastwood movie, I remember the character that he played saying: “I tried being reasonable - I didn’t like it.” How many managers, faced with the difficult worker who simply won’t do as they are directed or told, have felt the same as Clint Eastwood’s character? Despite perhaps feeling that way, our ‘Clint’ manager can’t be like the real Clint - he must learn to be reasonable. Why?
Accident compensation changes in Victoria
27 July, 2010New accident compensation legislation came into effect in Victoria as of 1 July 2010.
WorkCover NSW launches program to stamp out workplace bullying
21 June, 2010WorkCover NSW is stepping up the fight against workplace bullying with a new awareness campaign.
What will the Victorian accident compensation reform mean for your business?
04 June, 2010 by Mark Howard*The reform of workers compensation legislation in Victoria will impact employers and their employees in a number of ways.
Workers Compensation Act changes to benefit private-sector employees
20 May, 2010The ACT government is taking action to ensure employers fulfil their obligations to workers by having workers compensation insurance and ensure those employers doing the right thing aren't bearing the costs for those who are shirking their responsibilities.
Man gets caught working while receiving injury benefits
14 May, 2010A man who was receiving injury benefits while working two jobs was convicted and fined recently in a Melbourne Magistrate court.
Expert fears health will be the loser in workers comp harmonisation
12 April, 2010Return-to-work expert Dr Mary Wyatt has voiced concerns to SafeWork Australia that workers comp harmonisation may impede the process of injured workers returning to work.
Husband and wife guilty of WorkSafe and TAC fraud
14 January, 2010Two Melbourne healthcare providers were recently convicted of fraud against WorkSafe and the Transport Accident Commission for claiming 690 false consultations.
WorkSafe says there’s no excuse for shortcuts in tough times
15 December, 2009WorkSafe is reminding Victorian employers that their legal obligations in helping an injured worker return to safe and sustainable work remain unchanged in difficult economic times.
Business pleads guilty to seven workers compensation offences
08 December, 2009A company that deliberately neglected its workers compensation responsibilities to one of its workers was fined in court on seven offences.
Business guilty of failing injured worker
26 November, 2009A Victorian concrete company has been fined for failing to provide an injured worker with suitable employment after returning to work.
Truckie convicted for workers compensation fraud
13 October, 2009A Victorian truck driver has been convicted and fined for fraudulently obtaining workers compensation payments.
