Workplace Health and Safety Law in Australia provides an introduction to the law of workplace health and safety in Australia, and offers clear concise commentary on all aspects of related civil and criminal law.
The book sets out the wide range of legal obligations employers and managers must understand to provide a safe and compliant workplace, including discussion of the contract of employment, common law obligations, workers’ compensation law, anti-discrimination legislation and the statutory workplace safety law.
This revised edition incorporates a thorough discussion of the state of the law since the introduction of harmonised legislation around Australia, including reference to the latest cases.
It is an invaluable resource for business and law students, legal professionals and senior business managers alike.
Features
Written by an academic for a student market
No prior legal background required
Reader friendly with tables and chart
Online updates of chapters to keep up with current legislation in OHS
Related Titles
Kennedy, Work Health and Safety: What You Need to Know, 2012
Pittard & Naughton, Australian Labour and Employment Law, 2015
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Foster Imprint: LexisNexis Butterworths Australia Country of Publication: Australia Edition: 2nd edition ISBN:9780409342833 ISBN 10: 0409342831 Publication Date:12 July 2016 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active