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Scaffolding representative of the scaffolding in Synergy Scaffolding v Alelaimat

Labour hire employer liable due to negligence of host employer

In the pivotal case of "Synergy Scaffolding Services Pty Ltd v Alelaimat [2023] NSWCA 213", the New South Wales Court of Appeal delves into employer ...
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Image of a silo with metal ladders, representative of the Speziali v Nortask Pty Ltd [2023] case on workplace safety.

QSC awards $1.2M for work-related injuries involving a fall from height

In the Speziali v Nortask Pty Ltd [2023] case, workplace safety took center stage as ladder standards and negligence came under scrutiny. Unravel the case's ...
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Injured worker holding his head. Representing the impact of workplace accidents and the need for common law payouts for injured employees

Queensland Common Law Claim Payouts: Real Cases and Actual Results

Unveil the stories of workers in Queensland whose lives took a drastic turn after workplace accidents left them unable to return to their jobs. These ...
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Getting a WorkCover Qld Common Law Payout

Find out the latest statistical data about WorkCover common law payouts and the average amounts paid under various heads of damage.
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On appeal: liability for labour hire worker transferred pro hac vice to host employer

In certain circumstances, host employers can be found entirely responsible for injuries to labour hire workers on their sites.
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Duty of care by employers to employees

The Duty of Care owed by Employers to Employees

In Australia, employers owe a duty to employees to prevent a foreseeable risk of injury. Where they fail to do so, injury, claims and damages ...
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