HR Glossary

What is Work Health and Safety Act (Australia)?

Australia's harmonized workplace safety legislation, adopted by most states and territories, that imposes a primary duty of care on persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) to ensure the health and safety of workers and others affected by the work.

Why it matters in hiring

Work Health and Safety Act (Australia) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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• WARN Act
• Wellness Benefits
• Withholding Tax
• Work Authorization
• Work-Life Balance
• Worker vs Employee
• Workforce Planning
• Working Time Regulations

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