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Managing employee performance

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system – sole traders, unincorporated partnerships, unincorporated trusts and some incorporated or not for profit organisations. Find out more on the Guide to who is in the WA state system page. If you...
Dismissal
03 Feb 2014

Resignation information

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system – sole traders, unincorporated partnerships, unincorporated trusts and some incorporated or not for profit organisations. Find out more on the Guide to who is in the WA state system page. If you...
Resignation
03 Feb 2014

Redundancy - general information

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system – sole traders, unincorporated partnerships, unincorporated trusts and some incorporated or not for profit organisations. Find out more on the Guide to who is in the WA state system page. If you...
Redundancy
03 Feb 2014

Dismissal - General Information

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system – sole traders, unincorporated partnerships, unincorporated trusts and some incorporated or not for profit organisations. Find out more on the Guide to who is in the WA state system page. If you...
Dismissal
03 Feb 2014

Employment contracts

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system – sole traders, unincorporated partnerships, unincorporated trusts and some incorporated or not for profit organisations. Find out more on the Guide to who is in the WA state system page. If you...
Information for state system employers
03 Feb 2014

Long service leave

Learn about the changes to state employment laws that commenced on 20 June 2022. Long service leave is a paid leave entitlement for employees who have long term continuous employment with the same employer . Many private sector employees in Western Australia are covered by the Long Service Leave...
Long service leave
03 Feb 2014

Annual leave

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system – sole traders, unincorporated partnerships, unincorporated trusts and some incorporated or not for profit organisations. Find out more on the Guide to who is in the WA state system page. If you...
Annual leave
03 Feb 2014

Minimum wages for employees with a disability

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system – sole traders, unincorporated partnerships, unincorporated trusts and some incorporated or not for profit organisations. Find out more on the Guide to who is in the WA state system page. If you...
Employees with a disability
03 Feb 2014

Public holiday pay and entitlements - state system employees

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system – sole traders, unincorporated partnerships, unincorporated trusts and some incorporated or not for profit organisations. Find out more on the Guide to who is in the WA state system page. If you...
Public holiday pay
03 Feb 2014

WA award summaries

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system – sole traders, unincorporated partnerships, unincorporated trusts and some incorporated or not for profit organisations. Find out more on the Guide to who is in the WA state system page. If you...
WA pay rates and award summaries
03 Feb 2014

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Publications

Manual handling in the tyre industry

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Manual handling is the most common hazard in the tyre retailing industry, and employees are at most risk when moving and working with tyres.
WorkSafe
Bulletin
21 May 2014

Armed hold-ups and cash handling

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This guide outlines a range of work practices and principles of work place design that, when used in combination can significantly reduce the incidence and severity of armed robbery.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
21 May 2014

National standard for construction work - Guidance for main contractors and people with control of construction work

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This document provides guidance for m ain contractors and people with control of construction work on the requirements of the regulations relating to the provision of information, consultation,...
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
21 May 2014

National standard for construction work - Guidance for designers

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This document provides guidance for designers on the requirements of the regulations relating to the provision of information, consultation, planning, documentation and other measures to ensure...
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
21 May 2014

National standard for construction work - Guidance for clients

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This document provides guidance for clients on the requirements of the regulations relating to the provision of information, consultation, planning, documentation and other measures to ensure occupational safety and health in the building and construction industry.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
21 May 2014

Supporting smoke-free workplaces - a policy implementation guide

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The guide is designed to assist in the development and implementation of a smoke-free workplace policy.
WorkSafe
Information
21 May 2014

Post drivers - Industry safety standard

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This industry safety standard provides practical assistance for designers, manufacturers, suppliers and users of post drivers.
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
21 May 2014

Grain augers - Industry safety standard

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This industry safety standard provides practical assistance for designers, manufacturers, suppliers and users of grain augers. Occupational health and safety regulations require the control of risk...
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
20 May 2014

Construction induction training - Advice to property managers

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All people carrying out ‘construction work’ must complete a construction induction training course as prescribed under the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996.
WorkSafe
Information
21 May 2014

Casual work must be safe - Poster

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Display this poster in your workplace to highlight everyone has a right to a safe workplace.
WorkSafe
Poster
21 May 2014

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Announcements

Employment audit of fruit and vegetable growers in regional WA

Currently the Department of Commerce is undertaking a proactive compliance campaign for fruit and vegetable growers in regional Western Australia. This means that selected growers are being required to provide time and wages records to the Department as evidence that correct wages are being paid to employees. Employers in the state industrial relations system are legally required to maintain time...
Labour Relations
Department News
23 Jan 2017

Inspection program looks at warehousing

WorkSafe will soon begin a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues in warehouses. The inspection program will involve inspectors visiting warehousing premises of all sizes in Perth and regional areas of the State throughout the remainder of the 2016/17 financial year. The program will focus on premises including bond stores (secure storage facilities), refrigerated storage, wool...
WorkSafe
Media release
11 Jan 2017

Workers urged to take care to avoid skin cancer risk

WorkSafe has urged workers – particularly those who work outside on a regular basis – to take care to avoid the risk of skin cancer. WorkSafe WA Acting Commissioner Andrea Crichton-Browne said today all precautions should be taken by workers who cannot avoid exposure to the sun in the course of their work. “Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, and at least two in...
WorkSafe
Media release
21 Dec 2016

Warning to guard against heat stress at work

WorkSafe has issued a warning on guarding against the effects of extreme temperatures in work environments during the summer months. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Lex McCulloch today reminded employers and workers of the need to take extra care during the summer months to avoid the risk of heat stress or the more serious heat stroke. “Both working outside in heatwave conditions and exposure to...
WorkSafe
Media release
16 Dec 2016

Differences between employment and subcontracting

Wageline is regularly asked about the key differences between subcontractors and employees. If a person is engaged as a subcontractor but is legally considered an employee, the person could potentially be owed unpaid entitlements. The Employee or Subcontractor page has information on the differences between an employee and a subcontractor including an Employee or Subcontractor Checklist which is...
Labour Relations
Department News
10 Jan 2017

Children working during school holidays

The summer holidays have arrived and this means school is out for the year. Often during this time children are keen to earn some extra money by getting a job for the summer break. Employers, parents and young workers must be aware that there are restrictions on which types of businesses can employ children under the age of 15 and restrictions on working hours for children that apply during...
Labour Relations
Department News
15 Dec 2016

Warning on lightning for outside workers

WorkSafe is reminding employees who work outside to use extreme caution during thunderstorms. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Lex McCulloch said there were many workers who could be exposed to the hazard of lightning in the course of their employment. “We are all aware of the power of lightning, but most would think they could never be unlucky enough to be struck,” Mr McCulloch said. “The reality is...
WorkSafe
Media release
09 Dec 2016

Workplaces reminded to remain vigilant in lead-up to festive season

WorkSafe has issued a reminder to all workplaces to continue to place a high priority on safety in the lead-up to the festive season. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Lex McCulloch said today that both employers and workers needed to pay particular attention to staying safe before and after Christmas. “As we head towards the end of the year and the festive season, it is timely to remind both employers...
WorkSafe
Media release
08 Dec 2016

Reasonable hours of work

Wageline receives calls every week about employees' hours of work. Often employers want to know if there is a limit to how many hours they can require their employee to work. The Hours of work page of the Wageline website provides information about reasonable additional hours of work and the factors employers need to consider when asking their employees to work those extra hours.
Labour Relations
Department News
29 Nov 2016

Wageline Newsletter - December edition

The Wageline Newsletter December 2016 edition has been published today. This edition launches the new look for the Newsletter and features information on Christmas New Year public holidays and a range of articles featuring common questions employers ask Wageline. Wageline Newsletter is an email service which provides updates on: increases to the state minimum wage and WA award rates of pay other...
Labour Relations
Department News
28 Nov 2016

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