Melbourne Chapter Forum 12 August 2008

CoreNet Global - Baker McKenzie  
RESEARCH PAPER RELEASE
Melbourne  

Tuesday 12 August 2008

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Occupational Health and Safety and the mobile workplace; what are your obligations?

Baker McKenzie undertook the research, initiated by CoreNet Global Melbourne Chapter, in response to the marketplace phenomenon of ‘mobile workers’.  That growing number of staff who are working away from the employer’s primary workplace  -  at home; in airport lounges; hotels or in their clients premises.

As an employer, WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS in these common instances?

Baker McKenzie partner, Ben Burke and associate Katherine Aistrope have prepared a benchmark paper about the employer’s obligations in regard to the OH&S issues for the transient workplaces afforded by new technology and flexible working conditions that form a large part of today’s workplace.
Ben and Katherine will provide an overview of the appropriate common law legal framework and OH&S legislation.  They will explain how these obligations are applied to mobile workers and what steps an employer should take to safeguard themselves and their staff.

The knowledge gained will help you understand how to protect both your business and your most expensive assets!

Anyone who has oversight of staff that work away from the corporate office should attend!  We look forward to seeing you there.