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Labour Review issue no. 182 - May 2007

workers' compensation

High Court Greenlights Federal Licences
There is no constitutional reason why employers cannot hold a federal workers compensation licence and opt out of the state schemes.

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workers' compensation

Workers Compensation, Workplace Health and Safety, and the “New” Federalism
Constitutional responsibility for workers’ compensation and workplace health and safety in Australia has traditionally resided with state and territory governments.

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AWAs and EAs

Certified Agreements and State Laws
A case involving the entitlement of a casual employee to long service leave has implications for state awards.

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Termination

After Hours Conduct Can Warrant Dismissal
An employee on stress leave can be dismissed if his/her conduct damages hi/her employers interests, according to a decision in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC).

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Termination

Implied Duties of Faith, Trust and Confidence
A duty of mutual trust and confidence will be implied in employment contracts, according to a decision by the NSW Supreme Court.

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work and family

Changed Hours Could Amount to an Unlawful Termination
A physiotherapist who was required by her employer of nearly ten years to change her working hours won the right to lodge a claim of unlawful termination of employment due to family responsibilities with the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC).

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OHS

Workplace Violence Risk for Health Care Workers
Workplace violence is an OHS issue of increasing concern in a range of industry sectors, including health care.

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Work Hours

A Longitudinal Study of Disruption to Female Partners of Shiftworkers on Eight and Twelve hour Shifts.
Twelve-hour shifts have become an increasingly popular alternative to eight-hour shifts due, in part, to the view that these shift arrangements are superior in terms of facilitating a better social and family life.

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