NSW Psychosocial Safety,
WHS and Workers Compensation Law Changes: What They Mean for Your Workplace
On 1 July, some of the biggest changes to NSW workplace law in over a decade take effect. The Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice is legally enforceable, the rules for psychological injury claims have tightened and the bar for workers compensation has shifted.
If you are responsible for safety, people or compliance, the ground has moved. The risk is not knowing where you stand until SafeWork NSW or a claim tells you.
On Friday 24 July, David Newey walked through exactly what changed across psychosocial safety, WHS and workers compensation.
David showed where workplaces are most exposed and what good compliance actually involves now. He brings 40 years of experience in psychological injury, psychosocial risk and WHS, from both sides of these claims, so you are hearing what holds up in the real world.
This session provides the practical steps to take in your own workplace and the questions to bring back to your team. Whether you are an employer, a worker, in P&C or WHS, or simply want to understand your obligations, this is for you.
What David covers:
The shift to a legally enforceable Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice
Where the hierarchy of controls fits in managing psychosocial risk
The tighter eligibility test for psychological injury claims, including defined conduct and traumatic events
The rising whole person impairment threshold for psychological injury claims
The new timeframe for insurers to decide conduct-based claims.
About David
David has managed Law Firms for over 30 years, combining legal depth with strategic and commercial leadership and is the Managing Partner of Newey Bond Lawyers.
David has spent over 4 decades advising businesses and individuals on how psychosocial hazards, workplace culture and psychological injury claims intersect with the duties and legal obligations owed by employers and businesses.
Access the Replay
The replay is now available on YouTube and you can find additional information and the pdf presentation on the Psychosocial Safety Briefing available here.
For legal advice specific to your situation, contact David Newey at Newey Bond Lawyers.
02 9394 1111
