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A work trip goes bad
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…
Read MorePotentially unlawful employer surveillance not enough to invalidate enterprise agreement
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…
Read MoreAustralia: Slipping standards: the duty of a reasonably prudent employer
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Western Australia demonstrates the care needed in determining liability in slip and trip cases.
Read MoreCan you spot a workers' comp cheat?
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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