The State Government changed the workers’ compensation legislation late last year such that workers who are injured in the course of their employment from 15 October 2013 will not be able
to sue their employer for common law damages, unless their degree of permanent impairment (DPI) exceeds 5%.
Sussan Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd [2014] QSC 64 the Supreme Court of Queensland has demonstrated that failing to deal with workplace bullying and harassment complaints by employees can be a costly mistake.
The recent Supreme Court decision of Verney v The Mac Services Group Pty Ltd highlights the need for employers to maintain tools and equipment so as to avoid exposing workers to unnecessary risks of injury.
Dangers in the workplace can sometimes lead to serious accidents. This firm handles many personal injury cases where employees are injured at work.
I watched the Four Corners episode on safety concerns surrounding the long haul trucking industry on Monday 3 February 2014.
The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) allows employees to lodge a statutory claim when injured travelling (directly*) to or from work.
In September 2011, the Standing Council on Transport and Infrastructure (SCOTI) was established which brings together Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers with responsibility for transport and infrastructure issues, as well as the Australian Local Government Association.
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