We have experience advising businesses deal with safety investigations by WorkSafe.
We can advise the business on how to approach the investigation, the possible risks and steps that should be taken to reduce these risks.
We can also advise the business on their obligations in respect to occupation health and safety laws.
A breach of the occupation health and safety laws can lead to serious consequences for the business, including criminal prosecutions against the business and the responsible individuals. We can advise you on all the steps necessary to mitigate these risks.
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By Ann Thampoe
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By Zoe Kalimeris
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Don't fire an employee for no reason In considering whether a dismissal was harsh, unjust or unreasonable, the Commission will...
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By Nicholas Marouchak
/ 21/08/2019
What is underperformance? Employees are expected to perform the tasks assigned to them to the standards set by the employer....
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By Nicholas Marouchak
/ 16/08/2017
The recent case of Steven Biffin v XL Express Pty Ltd T/A XL Express [2017] FWC 3702 highlighted a number...
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By Nicholas Marouchak
/ 31/07/2017
In Veronica Bennett v Colin Joss & Co Pty Ltd, an employer’s manner of handling the dismissal of an employee...
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By Nicholas Marouchak
/ 23/05/2017
In Pomering v Ronpom Pty Ltd T/A Millers Turf Farm [2017] FWC 1948, a family-managed farm was the scene of...
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By Nicholas Marouchak
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In the case of Singh v Aerocare Flight Support Pty Ltd [2016] FWC 6186, the Fair Work Commission awarded a...
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