OHS Legislation Alert: The New Labour Hire Reforms
Significant new occupational health and safety reforms have upended workplace safety rights and protections in Victoria. Examine in detail the new employer OHS obligations, the new prohibition on insurance for penalties, the variation to service of notices and the new powers of HSR representatives. Explore the new reforms relating to labour hire and scrutinise what they mean for your organisation or your clients. WEB2111V09
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on VIC legislation
Analyse the new reforms in the Occupational Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 and the subsequent impact on workplace safety rights and protections, including:
- New employer OHS obligations to labour hire workers
- Extended employer obligation to consult with labour hirers
- New prohibition on insurance for penalties
- Variation to service of notices
- New powers of HSR representatives
Presented by Chris Molnar, Partner, Kennedys; Accredited Specialist, Workplace Relations
Presenters
Chris Molnar
Chris Molnar is a workplace relations partner at Kennedys. He has practised in the area of workplace relations for over 25 years. He has extensive experience and knowledge in industrial relations, employment law, occupational health and safety, and discrimination. Chris is accredited as a specialist in Workplace Relations by the Law Institute of Victoria. He was the recipient of the prestigious President’s Award in 2009 from the Law Institute of Victoria for his contribution to the specialisation scheme. In 2016 he was awarded the LIV Rogers Legal Writing Award for the best contribution in 2015 to the Law Institute Journal. Chris has acted for individuals, corporations and public sector agencies in a wide range of areas.