Even the most diligent business can experience a workplace incident, whether it’s an injury, a near miss or a serious safety breach. How you respond
A Perth-based IT business has been ordered to pay the maximum available penalty after deliberately ignoring a Fair Work Compliance Notice. The Federal Circuit and
In the 2024–25 financial year, more than $1 million in underpayments were recovered for WA workers. Around 230 employees had wages and entitlements repaid following
A construction company has been fined $750,000 and its director fined $45,000 after a worker fell 2.2 metres into an unfinished swimming pool on a
Mental health isn’t just a personal issue, it’s a workplace safety issue. Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), persons conducting a business
Disciplining an employee isn’t easy, especially in a close-knit small business. But done right, discipline isn’t about punishment. It’s about addressing problems early, setting clear
The 2025-26 financial year has officially begun, and if you didn’t get around to updating your HR documents, contracts, or wage rates before 30 June,
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), responsibility for workplace health and safety doesn’t rest with one person alone. Both the Person Conducting
For employers, ensuring the health and wellbeing of employees is a top priority. A crucial aspect of this responsibility is understanding the value of early
If you think your business is too small, too niche, or too far removed to be on the Fair Work Ombudsman’s radar, think again. In