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Do employers have to provide personal protective equipment (PPE)?
If you are a worker, you may have questions about the nature and extent of your employer’s obligation to provide PPE, including who it applies to, how it might apply in different employment arrangements, and the consequences of non-compliance.
Drug and alcohol testing in the workplace: what you need to know
Whether you’re an employer looking to implement a policy or an employee wondering about your rights in relation to workplace drug and alcohol testing, here’s everything you need to know.
Excessive hours and other breaches see employer ordered to pay over $59,000 compensation and penalties
In this article, we consider a 2024 Magistrates Court (VIC) decision where it was found that an employee had worked unreasonable hours. The employer was liable for contravening the Fair Work Act and was ordered to pay the employee compensation as well as imposing penalty fines upon the employer.
Understanding your workers’ compensation rights for musculoskeletal injuries
If you sustain a musculoskeletal injury in the workplace, whilst your health and wellbeing come first, it is also important to be aware of your workers’ compensation rights and entitlements.
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