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A work trip goes bad

A work trip goes bad
Posted: 02 09 2011

High Court says injury during sex on a work trip not "in the course of employment". Employers will only be liable for injuries suffered by employees in the course of their employment, however, that doesn't…

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Potentially unlawful employer surveillance not enough to invalidate enterprise agreement

Potentially unlawful employer surveillance not enough to invalidate enterprise agreement
Posted: 02 09 2011

A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission has approved an enterprise agreement despite containing a clause that potentially breached state legislation because it allowed GPS tracking of employees and…

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Australia: Slipping standards: the duty of a reasonably prudent employer

Australia: Slipping standards: the duty of a reasonably prudent employer
Posted: 02 09 2011

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Western Australia demonstrates the care needed in determining liability in slip and trip cases.

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Can you spot a workers' comp cheat?

Can you spot a workers' comp cheat?
Posted: 13 08 2014

It can be difficult for employers to challenge the legitimacy of an employee’s workers’ compensation claim. However, it can be achieved through proactive monitoring of employee behaviour and the submission…

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