New Work Health and Safety Laws
The new Work Health and Safety Laws have been tabled in state parliament, some of the key features include: – New Industrial Manslaughter criminal offence – Illegal for insurance companies to indemnify entities against monetary penalties – Inclusion of dangerous incidents (near misses) to the list of notifiable incidents https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/…/New-workplace-safet…
Changes to the Pastoral Award – Annualised Salaries
The Pastoral Award is one of many awards with additional requirements relating to annualised salaries coming into effect 1st of March 2020. If you employ staff on an annualised salary and you haven’t reviewed the award changes, now is the time to review your employment practices. For employers using a flat rate (contractual off-set) system, …
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OHS Requirements for Workplaces in WA
The OHS Act 1984 has an important component, the “H” for Health. Workplaces have an obligation to take practicable steps to control hazards in the workplace that can cause harm, health hazards included. With the advent of COVID-19, businesses that employ staff who handle money, interact with people closely and are generally “customer facing” should …
Employee Stand Down
In the coming days and weeks some businesses may be required to shut their doors due to the current COVID-19 crisis. Understanding your rights and responsibilities as an employer during these incredibly difficult times is vitally important. To find out more about how section 524 of the Fair Work Act is relevant to your business …
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