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Choice of superannuation fund in the state system

A Western Australian employee covered by a WA award or industrial agreement requiring superannuation contributions to be paid into a fund is entitled to ‘choice of fund’ under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) ( the IR Act ). Other employees eligible for superannuation may be entitled to...
Choice of superannuation fund
03 Feb 2014

Forklifts - Frequently asked questions

This page contains frequently asked questions on forklifts. Do I always have to wear the seat belt when operating a forklift truck? Yes. Regulation 4.44 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 states that an employer must ensure that the operator of the forklift uses the seat belt...
Forklifts
31 Jan 2014

Metal cutting guillotines

Did you know? The most common metal guillotine injuries are crushed or amputated fingers. Most of these accidents are not caused by the blade of the guillotine, but by the clamps that hold the sheet of metal being cut. Other injuries are from fingers jamming under the sheet of metal being cut, and...
Plant and machinery
31 Jan 2014

Bereavement leave

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . This is general information on the minimum entitlement to bereavement leave based on the state Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993 . WA awards, industrial agreements and contracts of...
Bereavement leave
29 Jan 2014

Parental leave

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . Unpaid parental leave Entitlements to unpaid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child exist for eligible full time, part time and casual employees. Unpaid parental leave for all...
Parental leave
29 Jan 2014

Defence reserve service

It is mandatory for employers to release employees who are members of the Reserve to undertake defence service, including defence service training. It is an offence under the federal Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act for an employer to dismiss or otherwise disadvantage an employee for...
Defence reserve service
22 Jan 2014

Jury service

Employers are required to continue to pay employees their normal wages or salary when they are summonsed to attend court as a juror or witness. There are significant penalties that apply if an employer refuses to pay or acts in a detrimental way to an employee undertaking jury duty. Employers can...
Jury service
22 Jan 2014

Personal leave entitlements

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . This is general information on the minimum entitlement to personal leave based on the state Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993 . WA awards, industrial agreements and contracts of...
Personal leave
22 Jan 2014

Aggression in the workplace - Training

Employees should be trained to follow the safety procedures that are in place to reduce the risk of aggression in the workplace. There should be prior consultation with all relevant parties regarding the training delivered. This information should also be included in induction training for new...
Violence and aggression
21 Jan 2014

FAQs about pay

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...
Payroll essentials
20 Jan 2014

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Publications

Noise management: Combination machine

This educational article has been developed to assist in the management of noise from combination machines. Maintenance Keep buzzer/thicknesser blades sharp. Use the correct type of saw blade with...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
21 May 2014

Accident/incident report form

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Sample form for your own use to report accidents or incidents.
WorkSafe
Template
21 May 2014

National guidance note on the elimination of environmental tobacco smoke in the workplace [NOHSC: 3019(2003)]

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This Guidance Note on the Elimination of Environmental Tobacco Smoke in the Workplace [NOHSC: 3019 (2003)] is intended to provide information and advice to employers, workers, unions, occupational...
WorkSafe
Guidance note
20 May 2014

Hazard identification tool – Aluminium mobile scaffolding

WATCH
This educational article has been developed to assist in the identification of occupational safety and health (OSH) hazards. The hazard identification tools were developed following interviews with...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
21 May 2014

Hazard identification tool - Demolition

This educational article has been developed to assist in the identification of occupational safety and health (OSH) hazards. The hazard identification tools were developed following interviews with...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
20 May 2014

Hazard identification tool – Concrete placement

This educational article has been developed to assist in the identification of occupational safety and health (OSH) hazards. The hazard identification tools were developed following interviews with...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
20 May 2014

Safety is everyone's business - Poster

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Safety is everyone's responsibility is a poster you may wish to d isplay at your workplace.
WorkSafe
Poster
23 May 2014

Safety reps help workers have a voice - Poster

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Identify the safety and health representatives in your workplace by adding their names to this poster and displaying it.
WorkSafe
Poster
21 May 2014

Information sheet: Small business guide to workplace relationships - Preventing and managing bullying

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The aim of The Occupational Health and Safety Act 1984 is to ensure all businesses are responsible for providing safe systems of work to reduce the risk of employees’ being exposure to hazards. This...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
26 May 2014

Employer guide to risk management of bullying in the workplace

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Managers and supervisors have a responsibility to be actively involved in bullying prevention initiatives (relationships) within their workplace.
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
27 May 2014

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Announcements

Record keeping reminder

Over the past few weeks the Department of Commerce has been conducting a proactive compliance campaign about employers record keeping obligations. Keeping employment records is a key business requirement that many small business employers get wrong. All state system employers are legally required to keep employment records that detail time worked, leave taken and pay received by employees...
Labour Relations
Department News
01 Jun 2017

Western Australia Day public holiday

Monday 5 June 2017 is the Western Australia day public holiday. Employers in the state industrial relations system can check their employment obligations for this public holiday on the Pay rates for public holidays page or contact Wageline for more information.
Labour Relations
Department News
29 May 2017

Meal breaks - know your obligations

Do you know the requirements for meal breaks? Most WA awards outline requirements for meal breaks, for example, when and how they may be taken, the duration of the break, and what pay rates apply if a meal break is delayed to suit the requirements of the workplace. Employers should check the meal break provisions in the relevant WA award summaries for this information. If the employee is covered...
Labour Relations
Department News
12 May 2017

Wageline Newsletter - Record keeping edition

The Wageline Newsletter record keeping edition has been published today. The text of the Newsletter is below. This edition features information on the record keeping requirements and the penalites that apply to employers who fail to keep employment records. 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
08 May 2017

Know your employment obligations

Over the last few months Wageline has seen a steady increase in the amount of queries on how to make a complaint about underpayment of employment entitlements. It is important for employers to be aware of their employment rights and obligations. The consequences for getting this wrong can be costly for employers. Employers who are unsure of employment obligations should visit the Finding the...
Labour Relations
Department News
01 May 2017

Anzac Day

The Anzac Day public holiday is on Tuesday 25 April 2017. Do you know your employment obligations for this public holiday? If an employee is covered by a WA award, check the relevant award on the WA award summaries page of our website. Information about public holidays for state system award free employees is available on the Pay rates for public holidays page of our website or for more...
Labour Relations
Department News
19 Apr 2017

Easter 2017

Easter is here this weekend. Do you know your employment obligations? The Western Australian public holidays for the 2017 Easter period are: Good Friday - Friday 14 April 2017 Easter Monday - Monday 17 April 2017 Visit the Easter 2017 public holiday arrangement page for: An overview of the Easter public holiday payment arrangements for state system employers and employees Detailed information on...
Labour Relations
Department News
12 Apr 2017

Employment of children in the fast food industry

Over the past few weeks the Department of Commerce has been conducting a proactive compliance campaign about the employment of children in the fast food industry. The campaign was a success with 975 fast food employers and head offices of franchise groups across the Perth metropolitan area provided with an information pack about the employment of children under the Children and Community Services...
Labour Relations
Department News
07 Apr 2017

Regional dates for the 2017 Queen's Birthday public holiday

The regional dates for the Queen’s Birthday public holiday for 2017 have now been published - visit the Regional dates for the Queen's Birthday public holiday page. In all other areas of WA the Queen’s Birthday public holiday will be held on Monday 25 September 2017.
Labour Relations
Department News
27 Mar 2017

Wageline Newsletter - March edition

The Wageline Newsletter March 2017 edition has been published today. This edition features information on the Easter public holidays and a range of articles featuring the Employment of children in the fast food industry and 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
21 Mar 2017

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