What is a workplace incident?
The Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General (JAG) administers the Industrial Relations Act 1999 (PDF, 1.9 MB) (state legislation) and other legislation dealing with employer/employee relationships.
According to the Industrial Relations Act 1999 a workplace incident is any incident dealing with employer or employee relationships which can include:
- unfair dismissal
- being paid the incorrect wages
- incorrect leave entitlements
- unfair work conditions
Please be aware that you must:
Notify Workplace Health and Safety Queensland of any incident that impacts upon the health and safety of a person in the workplace, including harassment (psychosocial injury).
Notify Electrical Safety Office of any incident that involves a person being killed or injured, or property from being destroyed or damaged by electricity.
Last updated October 17, 2006
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