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Alleged injury from exposure to common cleaning agent
Baggage handler unsuccessful in claiming negligence for requirement repetitively step up and down from a curb
Banana labourer's damage reduced for contributory negligence pre- existing conditions and sporadic work history
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Employer not liable for shoulder injury after opening door
Employer not liable to Fire Fighter for exposure to traumatic scene
Employers need to consider the health and safety of those at work outside of normal hours
Former registered nurse awarded $1.6m after injury from avoiding a distressed patient
Judgement ruled in favour of Plaintiff in PTSD case
No damages for highly unusual work event
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Plaintiff failed to prove any breach of duty
Plaintiff reliability and accuracy affected adversely by psychiatric condition
Principal contractor held to not be liable
Print machine operator fails to establish employer liability in hand injury claim
The right support makes all the difference to recovery
Utility worker claimed negligence against her employer for requiring her to perform her normal duties over a 6 month period
WorkCover successfully appeals extension of limitation period
Worker unsuccessfully appeals court's initial finding that she was not bullied at work
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Did you know a physical injury or illness can lead to a mental injury as well
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Getting in touch early with your worker is key to recovery
How do I find suitable duties for a worker recovering from a mental injury
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What is a workplace mental injury
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Workplace mental injury myths and facts
Your worker can access early support for a mental injury Here s how
Your worker has lodged a claim for a mental injury What s next
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2020 Personal Injury Case Law Wrap Up
Caselaw year in review 2023 - 2024
Common law risk management strategies
Delayed injury reporting and the impact on employer liability
Disclosure in Common Law Claims
High Court case examining vicarious liability
Manual handling injuries in the workplace
Mental Injury Webinar Series: Part One - Lived Experience
Mental Injury Webinar Series: Part Two - The Employer Response
Personal injury case law year in review 2022-23
Recent caselaw insights Employer liability in the workplace
Redundancy and reasonable management action what you need to know
Secondary Mental Injuries Prevention and Support
The crucial role of record keeping for workplace injuries
Tips for developing suitable duties for a safe return to work
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Vicarious liability and contributory negligence who is at fault
What employers can do to avoid workplace injuries and common law claims
What is the duty of an employer to prevent bullying and harassment
What you need to do if you have a claim for damages
Work social events and employer liability
Workers' compensation in the hybrid work environment
Workplace bullying and harassment claims and reasonable management action
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