A deputy president has found conduct that occurred while two workers were driving to and from work, and on out-of-hours phone calls, occurred "at work", as per Fair Work Commission's.
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The Government is implementing a reinsurance pool for cyclones and related flood damage, which will be backed by a $10 billion Government guarantee and cover household, residential strata and small business property insurance policies.
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With the popularity of home deliveries, trucking companies have even more traffic to navigate through. How can you safely accelerate risk management strategies for your transport business?
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Manufacturing businesses in Australia are sizing up their options to offshore, reshore, nearshore, or onshore in the face of the pandemic-induced disruption. This article looks at the pros and cons.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is set to have severe repercussions in Australia. Businesses are now at a higher risk of cyber attacks, increased commodity prices for imports and exports, inflation and pricier insurance premiums as a result of the attack.
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When a flood hits, staying safe and finding headspace to claim on your insurance for damage can be stressful. Improve your chances of a quick and fair resolution by following these tips, once you’re safe of course.
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What is a business continuity plan? How do you go about implementing something that will help your business thrive in the next 12 months and beyond?
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A cyber attack happened once every eight minutes in Australia in 2020-21. No sector in the economy was immune, according to reports made to the Australian Cyber Security Centre.
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The Victorian government has launched a two year trial ‘Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee’ Scheme that will pay sick leave for casual workers. Find out which jobs are eligible and what the scheme entails for your workers and your business.
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The High Court of Australia delivered decisions which hold that to determine whether a person is an employee or independent contractor it is necessary to look at the legal rights and obligations agreed under the relevant contract.
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Insurers are assessing the impact of climate change on their viability, and the flow-on effects mean serious questions marks about the affordability of and access to insurance cover. Read on how this global issue affect your cover.
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Business interruption policies have been under the spotlight, with insurance claims hitting the courts. This article updates you on what’s covered and what’s not so you can better manage your business risks.
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There are no quick fixes for the current supply chain challenges affecting Australia and the globe, but here’s what some industries are doing to manage the uncertainty and risks.
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As COVID-19 vaccination rates rise across Australia, many staff with the option to work from home are returning to their workplaces part-time while logging the rest of their hours remotely.
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Every 10 minutes on average, another Australian small business reports a cyber crime, according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre. So how can your business minimise its risks from cyber crimes, and if attacked, reduce the negative impacts?
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The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $18,952 in wages for 29 employees. Fair Work Inspectors investigated 17 commercial cleaning companies and found that more than half had breached workplace laws. Read on to learn more about penalties to non-compliance.
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In November 2021, new superannuation rules came into place in Australia regarding ‘stapled superannuation’. Find out more about the purpose of the stapled super and employer and employees responsibility with regards to super funds.
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Australia has had more than its usual share of natural disasters in 2021. But what you think of as a disaster might not be the same in the insurance sector
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Leaving your commercial property unattended during the upcoming summer holidays poses many risks. But these can be managed with some forethought.
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