The Federal Government's consideration of a bounty-style reward for whistleblowers could undermine employers' existing processes, according to a workplace lawyer. Meanwhile, workplace law changes start Saturday, FWO action is improving business compliance, and more.
Compliance frameworks designed to prevent organisational fraud, bribery and corruption are failing and should be simplified, says the head of EY's fraud investigation practice.
Work-related overseas travel risks are easy to mitigate and even prevent, but many employers don't take basic steps to do so, according to a doctor who warns of liability risks for illness and injury.
Employers should have clear whistleblower policies that encourage staff to air concerns safely and anonymously, but not offer rewards or compensation in return, says McDonald Murholme employment lawyer Bianca Mazzarella.
Having a formal policy to govern what happens when an employee blows the whistle on alleged wrongdoing can deter misconduct and reduce the risk of bad press, according to law firm DLA Piper.
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