Posts: pattern of behaviour

A recent decision of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has sent a clear message that employers must do more than “set and forget” training to be able to secure a defence against vicarious liability for employees’ unlawful conduct.

Employers have work health and safety obligations to eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks in the workplace so far as is reasonably practicable. These risks arise from psychosocial hazards including conflict or poor workplace relationships.