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What is Reasonable Management Action?
February 2011
Good afternoon,
Today, Andrew Douglas, Editor-in-Chief of the OH&S Handbook, discusses the concept of reasonable management action and it can affect you. Recently, courts are making judgements based on what they believe is a reasonable course of action that you, as an employer, should have taken (depending on the specific circumstances).
Don’t get caught out for not taking reasonable action to protect your employees!
Please read on for an interesting case law and what you can learn from other employer’s mistakes…
Discrimination During Pregnancy
July 2010
Dear Readers,
The Fair Work Ombudsman recently launched a campaign to raise pregnant women’s awareness of what their rights are in the workplace. This campaign aims to remove discrimination against pregnant employees in Australia.
Don’t forget your pregnant employees’ rights!
Workers’ Compensation – Be Aware of Your Danger Zones
July 2010
Dear Readers,
It is a scary thought to think that you could be liable for your employees at times that you never would have thought you were…
Be aware of when you are responsible for your employees’ safety
It is really important to understand when your employees are under your duty of care as it will affect whether you will be responsible for paying compensation should anything happen to them.
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