17 days ago What are our obligations to employees at an overseas site? What are our work health and safety obligations to workers at a foreign site?
17 days ago Can a worker refuse to sign workers’ compensation papers? Can an employee who was injured at work refuse to sign workers' compensation papers?
2 months ago What should be in a vehicle management plan? We are looking to develop a vehicle safety management plan for our business. What should we ensure we include in our plan?
2 months ago What action can an inspector take when they find a breach? What can a safety inspector do if they believe you have breached your duties?
3 months ago Can workers accrue annual leave while on workers’ compensation in Victoria? Do employees accrue annual leave while they are not working and on WorkCover? Our business operates in Victoria.
3 months ago Can workers vape in the workplace? One of our employees has a prescription from their doctor for vaping. They insist this means they should be allowed to vape at their desk. Is this in compliance with the law?
5 months ago How often should we review our emergency management plan? We have a comprehensive emergency management plan for our workplace. How often should we be reviewing it?
5 months ago When might an enforceable undertaking be rejected? Under what circumstance might an enforceable undertaking be rejected by the regulator?
5 months ago Must we make reasonable adjustments for a job candidate? In a recruitment process when a candidate with a disability applies for a role, can they request a reasonable adjustment or flexible work arrangement?
6 months ago Must we pay WorkCover for contractors? We are considering engaging an independent consultant on a fixed-term contract. Do we have to pay WorkCover, or is it covered by their professional indemnity insurance? We are in Victoria.
6 months ago How can we manage the relationship between an accused and accuser? One of our employees (complainant) made an allegation of sexual harassment against a colleague (respondent). During the investigation into the allegation, we did not find any evidence of sexual harassment or an ongoing threat.
6 months ago Can we direct an employee to undergo a medical examination? An employee of our company is currently recovering from shoulder surgery, and is on restricted duties and hours. We have had several medicals done through the workers’ compensation insurer but due to privacy, the insurer is unable to send us the full reports.
7 months ago Can we dismiss a worker whose health prevents them from performing their job? Our business employs several delivery drivers. One of our drivers has been on personal leave following heart surgery. According to his doctor’s advice, due to his age (65) and physical condition, he will no longer be able to perform his role.
7 months ago How do we mitigate legal risk when investigating a worker with a disability? We have an employee who, it is alleged, has engaged in serious misconduct. We will be conducting an investigation into the allegation. This employee has a disability.
9 months ago What are the risks of transporting freight? What are the health and safety risks associated with transporting freight in shipping containers by road?
