Restructuring Safety agency warns of “psychological harm” in Australian university layoffs Recognition of wellbeing risks resulting from retrenchment could spark a trend among other regulators iStock.com/Katharina13 Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 10 September 2025 A New South Wales university can continue with its plan for layoffs after SafeWork Australia raised concerns of a “serious and imminent risk of psychological harm” on employees. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Mental Health Australian High Court finds “sham” dismissal caused psychiatric injury Restructuring The risk of a “fait accompli” in Australian retrenchments Restructuring Don’t ignore survivor syndrome during layoffs Disputes Qantas hit with record AU$90m fine for illegal covid layoffs