Archive for October 2024
Compensation for abuse survivors needs to reflect the true impact of their trauma
The recent news of an $8 million settlement for a survivor of historical sexual abuse at Beaumaris Primary School marks a historic moment in Australia’s fight for justice. While this compensation is the largest known payout to an abuse survivor in the country, it serves as a stark reminder that victims have long been failed…
Read MoreWorker wins compensation after tripping over pet fence while working from home
A worker who was injured after tripping over a pet fence while taking a coffee break at home has successfully claimed workers compensation. This decision sheds light on the complexities of remote work arrangements and the responsibilities of employers in ensuring employee safety, even within the confines of an employee’s home. The Incident:…
Read MoreEmployer ordered to pay worker $5000 for failing to provide payslips
A prominent basketball coach has won a significant legal case against his former employer, a professional women’s basketball team, after it was discovered that, due to an inadvertent administrative error, his payslips were being sent to the wrong email address throughout his employment. The Federal Court of Australia ordered the organisation to pay a penalty…
Read MoreDriver cleared despite positive drug test and licence disqualification
After being stopped by police on Main South Road and required to submit to a random drug screening test, a female driver was told that she had recorded a positive reading for THC (cannabis). As a result, the police required her to provide a sample of her oral fluid for analysis and then served her…
Read MoreTeacher compensated following dismissal for not following Covid-19 direction
A teacher, who was summarily dismissed for failing to notify his employer about his COVID-19 vaccination status, successfully argued that his dismissal did not disentitle him to a payment in lieu of notice, as he was not guilty of serious and wilful misconduct. Background In 2021, the SA Government introduced the Emergency Management…
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