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Do You Have Insurance Against Workplace Claims? You Could Be Hit With A $125,000 Penalty

The recent amendments to NSW WHS laws create new offences and harsher penalties for businesses.

Any business that enters into, provides, or benefits from insurance or indemnity arrangements for liability for a monetary penalty for a WHS offence (WHS Act, Section 272A).

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While there is no such prohibition in respect of indemnity for legal costs associated with a potential WHS breach or enforceable undertaking this is a big change.

In essence, businesses and employers cannot enter into arrangements to protect or indemnify themselves or individual Managers, Directors or Officers against monetary penalties under the laws.

The maximum penalty for businesses entering into an insurance or indemnity arrangement is $125,000.

Are you worried your Health and Safety is not compliant? Call ISOsafe today on 1300 789 132 to get better Health and Safety advice, training and documentation for your business.

Casual Employment Information Statement

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Under recent changes to the Fair Work Act, small business employers need to give their existing casual employees (employed before 27 March 2021) a copy of the Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS) as soon as possible after 27 March 2021.

All other employers have to give their existing casual employees (employed before 27 March 2021) a copy of the CEIS as soon as possible after 27 September 2021.

Fair Work Compliant Policies and Procedures

Fair Work compliant policies and procedures are necessary to clearly define acceptable and unacceptable behaviour in the workplace, and set out the implications of unacceptable behaviour.

Fair Work Compliance - Custom made Employee Agreements, Policy Handbooks and Job Descriptions

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ISOsafes custom made workplace policies ensure your organisation is in a stronger position protecting employers and businesses.

ISOsafe Fair Work Policy Checklist:

·       Job Descriptions

·       Employment Contract

·       Recruitment Process Documents, such as, Welcome Letter

·       Employee Handbook that covers:

o   Workplace Health Safety (WHS) Policy

o   Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Discrimination and Harassment Policy

o   Workplace Bullying Policy

o   Whistleblower Policy

o   Grievance Policy

o   Leave Policy

o   Privacy Policy

o   Code of Conduct

o   Drug and Alcohol Policy

o   Internet and Email Policy

o   Mobile Phone Electronic Device Policy

o   Performance Counselling and Management Policy

o   Social Media Policy

Australian businesses are all uniquely set up meaning each will have its own processes, ways of doing business and dealing with customers meaning template solutions simply won’t work. ISOsafe prepare custom documentation to suit your businesses needs meaning we will work with you to better comply with legal obligations.

ISOsafe can help you manage your people and business – call us now 1300 789 132.


What HR Policies are needed by all Small Businesses?

Australia’s Workplace Relations system is complex and knowing your rights and responsibilities as an employer can be challenging.


Getting the right advice and maintaining up-to-date policies can help demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Below are some must-have policies:


Discrimination, Sexual Harassment & Bullying Policy;
Drug and Alcohol Policy;
Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy;
Information & Technology Policy;
Uniform/Dress Code Policy;
Code of Conduct;
Leave Policy;
Grievance Policy; and
Performance Management Policy.


Ignorance or misinterpretation are not valid excuses in the eyes of Regulators such as Fair Work. ISOsafe can ensure your business is compliant, your processes are sound, and your supervisors/managers have the knowledge, support and confidence required to manage your employees. Call Us on 1300 789 132.

Posted on December 13, 2019 .