High Court finds employer failed to enforce a safe system of work The High Court recently decided in Kozarov v Victoria (Kozarov)1 that some work, by its very nature, puts an employer on notice that an employee may suffer a psychiatric injury as a result of performing the work. Being on notice of such risks […]
Five Allegations of Sexual Assault Made on WA Mine-Sites In 2021 The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has revealed statistics showing that five allegations of sexual assault on WA mine sites have been made this year, with a further six reports of sexual harassment. Mining operators are required to report such workplace incidents[…..]
Safe Work Australia Releases Guide for PCBUs on Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Safe Work Australia has released a new work health and safety (WHS) guide to assist persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment Guide provides practical guidance to help PCBUs[…..]