Aussie case an A$188,000 reminder for handling psychosocial risks
The case marks the first time a Commonwealth employer has been convicted for failing to manage psychological risks in the workplace and has direct relevance for Kiwi employers.
WATCH: Simpson Grierson senior associate Mike Mercer speaks with senior journalist Fiona Rotherham.
An Australian case involving the Department of Defence being convicted and fined A$188,000 for failing to manage psychosocial risks relating to the death of a worker is a stark reminder to Kiwi employers.
It is the first penalty of its kind for a Commonwealth employer under federal health and
