Workplace health and safety

Australia Post's 'last resort measure' to protect posties from dogs

Australia Post's 'last resort measure' to protect posties from dogs

The organisation will equip posties with citronella spray as dangerous dogs continue to pose safety risk

Employee loses job after ignoring direct orders to stop safety action

Employee loses job after ignoring direct orders to stop safety action

Worker believed he was protecting colleagues but FWC finds dismissal was justified

New research on response to body cameras in retail sector

New research on response to body cameras in retail sector

The study by the Queensland University of Technology comes amid concerns about increased aggression towards staff

Worker fired via brutal text message for back injury takes case to FWC

Worker fired via brutal text message for back injury takes case to FWC

Manager's harsh response to sick leave sparks heated unfair dismissal dispute

Employer sends worker home over equipment issues and safety complaints: is it dismissal?

Employer sends worker home over equipment issues and safety complaints: is it dismissal?

FWC examines what really happens when a worker is sent home without clear next steps

New guidance on sexual and gender-based harassment as a safety risk

New guidance on sexual and gender-based harassment as a safety risk

Assessment, control, consultation part of new code for Commonwealth employers