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Construction

Concreting company found guilty of intimidation

The federal court on September 1, 2017 found the management of a Boral concreting subsidiary, De Martin and Gasparini, acted illegally in threatening to make its workers redundant because they...

Concreting company found guilty of intimidation

The federal court on September 1, 2017 found the management of a Boral concreting subsidiary, De Martin and Gasparini, acted illegally in threatening to make its workers redundant because they...

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workers safety

States working side by side to help young workers

WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW will focus on young workers when they team up in Yarrawonga – Mulwala as part of this year’s Cross Border Construction Program.  The program, which...

States working side by side to help young workers

WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW will focus on young workers when they team up in Yarrawonga – Mulwala as part of this year’s Cross Border Construction Program.  The program, which...

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safety awards

Safety initiatives recognised ahead of Safe Wor...

Thirty Queenslanders and businesses have been recognised for their exceptional health and safety initiatives and getting injured employees back on the job in the annual Safe Work and Return to...

Safety initiatives recognised ahead of Safe Wor...

Thirty Queenslanders and businesses have been recognised for their exceptional health and safety initiatives and getting injured employees back on the job in the annual Safe Work and Return to...

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workplace wellness

Not just nice to have: nature in the workplace ...

Bringing nature into the workplace can help reduce stress and increase creativity and focus, research shows.  Some researchers suggest humans have an innate need to be connected with nature. This...

Not just nice to have: nature in the workplace ...

Bringing nature into the workplace can help reduce stress and increase creativity and focus, research shows.  Some researchers suggest humans have an innate need to be connected with nature. This...

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gender pay gap

Laing O’Rourke commits to shrinking gender pay gap

Cathal O’Rourke has joined more than 100 CEOs and directors across Australia who has confirmed their commitment to shrinking Australia's gender pay gap.  “I am proud to represent Laing O’Rourke...

Laing O’Rourke commits to shrinking gender pay gap

Cathal O’Rourke has joined more than 100 CEOs and directors across Australia who has confirmed their commitment to shrinking Australia's gender pay gap.  “I am proud to represent Laing O’Rourke...

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Anti-discrimination laws

Breaching anti-discrimination law in the workplace

Employment lawyers are warning bosses that asking their potential employees about their cultural heritage could be a breach of anti-discrimination laws.  In recent weeks a number of parliamentarians have come...

Breaching anti-discrimination law in the workplace

Employment lawyers are warning bosses that asking their potential employees about their cultural heritage could be a breach of anti-discrimination laws.  In recent weeks a number of parliamentarians have come...

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