Holistic wellbeing; Mental wellness; Equal opportunity; Diversity & Inclusion; Gender balance
Many of you will have seen media reports about the reasonably quick spread of coronavirus to different parts of the world. While (at the time of writing) there are no confirmed New Zealand cases, the Ministry of Health has advised that the chance of a case being imported into New Zealand is high (although the…
Australia, like many countries, is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. In order to meet their duty of care to workers, there are a number of steps employers should now be taking. Be across the facts, not the hysteria…
Tim Frost from HWL Ebsworth discusses some current observations regarding sexual harassment, harassment and bullying.
This article examines the recent trend in Victoria – and nationally – of prosecutions by regulators for failures to prevent workplace bullying, and the practical steps that employers can take to mitigate the associated risks. Key takeouts In light of WorkSafe’s renewed focus on psychosocial risks and the courts’ toughening stance on breaches of the…
Psychosocial hazards and work-related stresses are amongst the most challenging workplace health and safety issues.
Mental health study could pave the way for better prevention and more resilient workers Courtesy of The Black Dog Institute Research carried out by the UNSW Workplace Mental Health Research Team and The Black Dog Institute and published early 2019 highlights how organisations can be more proactive to identify and protect staff at risk of…
Read all about the new code of practice for managing the mental health of FIFO workers here.
In December 2018, the Review of the Model Work Health and Safety Laws: Final Report (the Review) was handed down, representing a considerable shift in policy. Read more here.
Liam Meagher, Senior Lawyer at Clayton Utz discusses duty of care, along with the importance of empathetic approaches to employees with mental illness.
FCB Workplace Law explores the benefits of psychologically safe workplaces and outlines some of the legal consequences for getting it wrong