Workplace health and safety is everyone’s responsibility – even when staff are working from home. Currently, around 2.5 million Australians work from home due to COVID-19, though the WFH trend is expected to continue well after the pandemic is over. Unfortunately,...
If you’ve suffered a personal injury, it can have a huge impact on your life. As well as the pain and stress you experience, you may have to take time off work to recover. If you can’t work during this time, you could struggle just to pay the bills. However, you may...
In 2021, Australia had more than 2.5 million casual workers, which is about 20% of the workforce. Some industries have more casual workers than others – most work in hospitality, retail, and health. More than 80% of casuals work in small to medium businesses. Casual...
With the pandemic still threatening our society and workplaces, we are often asked if employees have a right to worker’s compensation if they contract COVID-19 while doing their job. The short answer is yes – but proving it can be tricky and you may need a...
Hairdressers and barbers provide a wide range of services, including hair cutting, colouring, and styling, as well as facial hair grooming. As a result, hairdressing employees work around multiple hazards. If you’re injured in a hairdressing or beauty salon, you may...
Construction and mining are two of the most dangerous industries to work in due to on-site hazards. Depending on your job, there may be many risks including heavy machinery, moving vehicles, heights, falling rocks and sharp tools. In Australia, these industries are...