WHS in a Pandemic: Working from Home and New National Guidelines
Issues covered include: National WHS principles, Safe Work, home as a workplace, mental health
Description
Work health and safety in the COVID-19 pandemic requires Australian employers to apply established principles and practices in a new way. This interactive webinar will address the National Cabinet endorsed National WHS Principles and Guidelines relating to the significant shift to working from home, a trend which is likely to have a lasting impact on Australian workplaces. Get up to date on the latest on employees mental health, physical distancing, flexible working, risk assessments and more
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
Working from Home: The Legal Issues and The New Safe Work Australia Guidelines
- The National WHS principles and guidelines
- Safe Work Australia’s resources hub for employers
- Home as a workplace – risk assessment, consultation, safe work practices, WFH agreements, staying in touch
- Mental Health – coping with isolation, uncertainty and anxiety
Presented by Elizabeth Devine, Principal, Solicitor and Workplace Relations Consultant, Devine Law at Work
Testimonials
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Presenters
Elizabeth Devine has been practicing in all aspects of Australian employment law, workplace relations and conflict management for 23 years. In addition to her legal skills and qualifications, Elizabeth is a Conflict Coach, Facilitator, Mediator, Educator, Neutral Evaluator and Workplace Investigator.