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Pre-employment Medicals
Employers owe a high duty of care to its employees and a pre-employment medical examination may go towards fulfilling those obligations. Such assessments can: Confirm an applicant is able to [...]
Back to work and the year ahead
By Samantha Cathcart With a new work year ahead and potentially new workers on board, it is a prudent time for businesses to review their workplace health and safety systems [...]
Does your business provide labour hire or use labour hire?
By Samantha Cathcart The Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (“the Act”) commences on 16 April 2018. The Act responds to the Report of the Queensland Finance and Administration Parliamentary Committee Inquiry, released [...]
Top 5 Tips for Managing a Litigant Employee
Navigating the ongoing employer/employee relationship can become more difficult when an employee decides to bring a common law claim.
Managing Risk: The 3 Key Benefits of Site Visits
Did you know that the police forensic investigation team often visit wrecking yards to conduct tests to determine the cause of a motor vehicle accident?
Robinson v Lorna Jane Pty Ltd [2017] QDC 266
By Kerrie Jackson This bullying and harassment case was heard before Judge Koppenol over 12 days between February and June 2017. The much anticipated judgment was handed down on [...]
Airtasker – Did you think of insurance and injury liability?
By Samantha Cathcart Airtasker is an online service through which people can buy and sell services. It operates on a similar business model to Uber and Airbnb, collecting commissions from [...]
‘Tis the season for employers to be aware of their obligations.
By Carlen Lowe Christmas and end of year celebrations and are upon us again and in addition to organising a memorable party, employers should be aware of their continuing obligations [...]
Could a food allergy be fatal to your customers and business?
Food allergies could be fatal to customers and businesses. One in 20 children and about two in 100 adults suffer from food allergies. Most allergies are not severe and many [...]