a year ago Can workers accrue annual leave while on workers’ compensation in Victoria? Do employees accrue annual leave while they are not working and on WorkCover? Our business operates in Victoria.
a year ago Can workers vape in the workplace? One of our employees has a prescription from their doctor for vaping. They insist this means they should be allowed to vape at their desk. Is this in compliance with the law?
a year ago How often should we review our emergency management plan? We have a comprehensive emergency management plan for our workplace. How often should we be reviewing it?
a year ago When might an enforceable undertaking be rejected? Under what circumstance might an enforceable undertaking be rejected by the regulator?
a year ago Must we make reasonable adjustments for a job candidate? In a recruitment process when a candidate with a disability applies for a role, can they request a reasonable adjustment or flexible work arrangement?
2 years ago Can we direct an employee to undergo a medical examination? We would like to send the employee for a medical, including drug and alcohol screening, at our cost. Are we able to do this?
2 years ago How can we manage the relationship between an accused and accuser? If we were to alter their shifts to eliminate contact between them, they may both lose shifts and work as a result. What are our options here?
2 years ago Must we pay WorkCover for contractors? We are considering engaging an independent consultant on a fixed-term contract. Do we have to pay WorkCover, or is it covered by their professional indemnity insurance? We are in Victoria.
2 years ago Can we dismiss a worker whose health prevents them from performing their job? Can we dismiss a driver whose medical condition means he can no longer perform his role?
2 years ago How do we mitigate legal risk when investigating a worker with a disability? We are investigating an employee who has a disability. Is there anything we should be doing differently in the investigation?
2 years ago What are the risks of transporting freight? What are the health and safety risks associated with transporting freight in shipping containers by road?
2 years ago What are the health and safety duties of franchisors and franchisees? What is the extent of work health and safety duties and liability of a franchisor and franchisee?
2 years ago Can we discipline a worker for gossiping that is harming another? We have an employee who frequently complains and gossips about a particular manager. The behaviour is affecting several people, especially the manager being spoken about. Would this behaviour be considered harassment? Can we take disciplinary action?
2 years ago What should be inspected in a workplace? We are currently writing procedures for health and safety inspections. Could you please clarify what we should include in our inspections?
2 years ago Who has safety obligations in relation to asbestos? Do we have an obligation to ensure the safe handling and removal of the asbestos even though we are only tenants?
