The Fair Work Commission has yet again highlighted that if employers are seeking to dismiss an employee on the basis that they breached a workplace policy, they must be able to clearly ...

The Fair Work Commission (Commission) recently ruled in favour of an employer who dismissed a highly intoxicated worker for harassment and sexual harassment at an offsite location, in a decision that reinforces ...

While other industries prepare to wind down for the year, things are only just starting to heat up for retailers across Australia. As the festive season fast approaches, managers are encouraged to ...

In a recent case involving a former marketing manager and her employer, a judge has emphasised the importance of detailed evidence when pursuing claims relating to working unreasonable hours. This ruling serves ...

The Queensland Parliament has enacted significant reforms to the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) (Anti-Discrimination Act) through the passage of the Respect at Work and Other Matters Amendment Bill 2024 (Amendment Bill). This ...

A Commonwealth Bank (CBA) employee who was terminated for sending abusive text messages to his manager has been unsuccessful in claiming that his termination was unfair because the text messages were sent ...

Have you considered what your business would do if you faced an unfair dismissal or general protections claim? Would you attempt to defend the claim on your own, or opt to seek ...

Significant changes have commenced as of 26 August 2024, following amendments made to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024. ...

In a decision confirming the strict application of filing deadlines in the Fair Work Commission (Commission), a worker has had her general protections claim rejected for filing her application at 12:01am on ...

The National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety, in collaboration with the University of Sydney and the Australian Retailers Association, have released a report on the prevalence of sexual harassment in the retail ...

As part of amendments made to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024, imminent changes will insert a right to ...

As part of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay (SJBP) reforms to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), section 235 now gives power to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to make ...

Following the introduction of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 (Cth) (Closing Loopholes Act), the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has included entitlements for workplace delegates in all modern awards ...

When an employee doesn’t show up to work and is unable to be contacted, termination seems like the next obvious step; however, acting hastily can result in the termination being overturned. Recently, ...

When an employee behaves inappropriately, a quick termination may seem like a no-brainer. However, acting hastily can result in a finding of unfair dismissal if a proper process and procedural fairness is ...

Earlier this month, it was confirmed that both Houses of Parliament passed the second tranche of amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) under the Albanese Government’s Fair Work Legislation Amendment ...

Utilising employees on a fixed term basis is an important tool for many businesses to undertake projects, cover long-term absences, and manage their workforce. However, as of 6 December 2023, new restrictions ...

In the lead up to the peak retail trade season, employers may have additional hours on offer to staff during busy times. Importantly, beyond being aware of the applicable rates of pay ...

In a further significant development in the industrial relations arena, the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) announced on Friday that it will be reviewing seven commonly used modern awards. The announcement follows ...

In a timely reminder about wage compliance, the Fair Work Ombudsman has recently persuaded a court to hold a director personally liable for underpayments made to staff. This case serves as a ...

Since the passage of the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Act), employers have been grappling with how they can meet their duty to proactively prevent sexual ...

As a manager or human resources professional in the retail or quick service sectors, managing employee performance can easily fall by the wayside amongst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day operations. In ...

The entitlement to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave (FDV Leave) has now been extended to small business. Effective from 1 August 2023, small businesses must ensure that they ...

In the ordinary course of events, once an employee communicates their resignation to an employer, and the employer accepts the resignation, it is generally considered final, and the employee usually cannot retract ...

Employers in Victoria have until 11 August 2023 to destroy any COVID-19 Vaccination information they have recorded or held under the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations 2022 (the ...

Of all employment types, part-time employment is the category with a notorious reputation for being inflexible and includes intricacies that, if not watched carefully, can catch employers out with unforeseen consequences. Consider ...

While we may only be halfway through the year, it is generally time to start planning for seasonal periods and how to best cover increased staffing needs. The general solution businesses turn ...