BTF5115 From ride share to ride fair: Risk and regulation in the modern workplace

The world of work is rapidly transforming and workers are increasingly engaged under a variety of work arrangements beyond the employment contract. A greater understanding of regulation that applies at work not only promotes compliance and improved risk management but enables organisations to explore options to diversify and innovate work structures. Understanding the regulation that applies to modern workplaces equips managers, decision-makers and board members to address statutory duties and exposure to personal liability, including in the areas of work health and safety, whistleblowing and labour law. It also empowers individuals to negotiate favourable conditions at work and manage the implications of contractual and work arrangements.

This unit introduces you to the regulation that applies in modern workplaces and examines compliance, ethical and risk challenges that commonly arise in relation to work and workers. You will gain an understanding of the key concepts that underpin work regulation and the fundamental requirements that apply to organisations that engage workers within and outside of Australia. The Unit is practically focused: industry experts are called on to provide commentary and insights; real-world case studies are used to illustrate the practical, strategic and ethical implications that commonly arise from the regulatory concepts discussed; and novel regulatory innovations, which have been designed to respond to the rapidly changing world of work, are critically explored