Courts and Tribunals

Vic commission launches new workplace transgender guideline

A new guideline to assist compliance with Victorian EEO laws has been launched by the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission. The Guideline: Transgender People at Work explains employers' obligations under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 regarding discrimination against transgender people. © 2013 CCH Australia Ltd

Aon releases 2013 terrorism risk data for business

Aon Risk Solutions has released its 10th annual Terrorism and Political Violence Map to help companies assess risk levels of political violence and terrorism. © 2013 CCH Australia Ltd

Workplace relations and the Budget 2013/14

We have outlined a number of workplace relations items arising from the Federal Budget 2013/14 (Budget) which Treasurer Wayne Swan delivered on 14 May 2013. Their longevity will naturally depend on the outcome of the 14 September 2013 election. © 2013 CCH Australia Ltd

Greater female participation in resources essential

Increasing the number of women in the workforce is a critical business imperative for resource industry organisations, according to Anglo American CEO Seamus French. © 2013 CCH Australia Ltd

Indemnity costs awarded against brothers who fabricated evidence

Brothers who failed to convince the Fair Work Commission (FWC) that they had been dismissed and had not resigned have been ordered to pay their employer's costs on an indemnity basis. © 2013 CCH Australia Ltd

Survey reveals sharp increase in competitors seeking to poach talent

There has been a sharp increase in companies reporting that competitors are trying to recruit their top people, according to a global survey released by Right Management. Nearly two out of three employers now complain that other companies seek to hire away their organisation's leaders compared with just 42% last year. © 2013 CCH Australia Ltd

Fake HRW licences warrant two warnings in a week

WorkSafe WA has urged employers, assessors and trainers to verify High Risk Work (HRW) Licences issued to workers, amid speculation about the availability of fake HRW licences overseas. © 2013 CCH Australia Ltd

Deadline for Defence abuse claims approaches

Those thinking about reporting an allegation of sexual or other abuse while in Defence must do so by 31 May 2013, Defence Minister Stephen Smith and Attorney?General Mark Dreyfus have reminded. © 2013 CCH Australia Ltd

Budget invests in anti?bullying measures

The Federal Budget announced by Treasurer Wayne Swan on 14 May 2013 allocates $21.4m to implement the Labor Government's proposed measures against workplace bullying. © 2013 CCH Australia Ltd

Asbestos safety measures a Budget winner

Over $10.5m has been set aside in the Federal Budget "to deliver a national approach to protect Australians from asbestos?related diseases". © 2013 CCH Australia Ltd