Workplace safety
‘Expedited process’ on the table but major cuts still loom for workers’ comp
The NSW Labor government will introduce new laws to parliament on Tuesday in the face of fierce resistance from unions, medical experts and lawyers.
- Alexandra Smith and Penry Buckley
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‘They’re not taking the concerns of women seriously’: Brittany Higgins slams Crisafulli government
Sexual assault victims advocate Higgins takes aim at Queensland for delaying changes to workplace safety laws.
- Cloe Read and Sean Parnell
He’s a rude fellow, and he swears. But was ‘fat dumb blonde’ too far?
Suspended councillor Andrew Thaler argues he should be allowed to represent his constituents, and “Sydney is not going to boss them around”.
- Jordan Baker
‘Fat dumb blonde’ comments lead to serial pest’s suspension from council
Colourful councillor Andrew Thaler has been suspended from Snowy Monaro council for unethical, intimidatory, abusive, harassing and discriminatory behaviour.
- Jordan Baker
The law changes demanded as Sydney tunnel workers face death
The union is urging the government to extend the ability for tunnelling companies to be prosecuted for exposing workers to deadly levels of silica dust.
- Max Maddison
- Analysis
- Workplace disputes
Should you speak up if you see bad behaviour at work?
No matter the job, at some point workplace conflicts will raise their ugly heads. Gone unresolved, they can seriously affect employee wellbeing.
- Emily Chantiri
- Opinion
- Work therapy
My boss publicly criticises me. Am I being managed out of my job?
Constantly second-guessing yourself and then being criticised publicly for every decision sounds like a kind of professional hell.
- Jonathan Rivett
- Analysis
- Jobs
As companies return to the office, these workers are being left behind
More companies are requiring workers to return to an office five days a week, which is a problem for some workers.
- Danielle Abril
- Exclusive
- Super Retail Group
Rebel Sport boss threatens lawyer: ‘Whistleblowers never fare well’
Luxury hotels and flights to Europe were allegedly the backdrop to an affair between the retail giant’s senior executives that triggered a bitter legal brawl with its former lawyers.
- Colin Kruger
One in 10 tunnel workers at risk of silicosis, research finds
The University of Sydney research, published this month, estimated up to 300 of 2042 workers across three major transport projects would be diagnosed with the incurable lung disease.
- Max Maddison
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