Workplace Sexual Harassment New Fair Work Commission Powers The Commission now has greater powers to deal with workplace sexual harassment. In addition to its existing ‘stop sexual harassment order’ powers, the Commission can deal with disputes about sexual harassment by: conciliation mediation, or making a recommendation or expressing an opinion. Where a dispute can’t be…
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – Non Acceptance Fees | 24 November 2022
RVL Board Proposal to Reintroduce Non-Acceptance Race Fees Trainers will have received a communication today from Racing Victoria (RV) EGM racing, Matt Welsh, confirming it is RV’s want to reintroduce non-acceptance race fees from 1 April 2023. Before we address this subject specifically, it is important to understand the history of the subject matter; Background…
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – Abandoned Race Meeting Policy | 14 September 2022
Member Update Abandoned Race Meeting Policy Dear Member, Following discussion with Racing Victoria, compensation payable in line with their Abandoned Race Meeting policy as it relates to trainers /their owners, has been increased for season 2022/2023. The new rates per horse are below: $560 for TAB/Non-Tab races (up from $550) $210 for Picnic races (up…
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Respect At Work | 5 January 2022
RESPECT AT WORK LEGISLATIVE REFORMS WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY On 11 September 2021 the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 (Respect at Work Amendment Act) took effect, and in turn, changed the Fair Work Act 2009 by: Introducing a definition of ‘Sexual harass’ and ‘Sexual harassment’, and Expanding the anti-bullying…
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