WorkSafe has commenced prosecution action against the Department of Justice over psychological injury to a former prison officer at Bunbury Regional Prison. The department has been charged with failing to provide and maintain a safe work environment and, by that failure, causing serious harm to a worker. The maximum penalty for this offence is a fine of $3.5 million. It is alleged that a failure...

The scope of the state Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award has been updated to expand coverage of this award, effective from 7 October 2024. The key change to the scope of the Shop and Warehouse Award is that it now covers a broad range of shops, retailers and wholesale businesses. This includes all general retail establishments, community pharmacies, bakery shops where...

On 18 September 2024, the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced into State Parliament. The Bill seeks to continue to modernise the state system, improve minimum conditions, and ensure only fit and proper people have the ability to enter WA workplaces. Amendments are proposed to the Industrial Relations Act 1979 and the Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993 . The...

Monday, 23 September 2024 is the King’s Birthday public holiday in Western Australia. Public holiday information for state system employers and employees can be found on the Public holiday pay and entitlements page. This page provides information on a range of situations relating to public holiday entitlements, including where to find the right pay rates when employees work on a public holiday,...