The Fair Work Commission (Commission) has reinforced that part-time employees are entitled to predictable and stable hours of work, and that employers cannot unilaterally cut days or hours of work, even if ...

A recent Fair Work Commission (Commission) decision provides timely guidance for employers navigating hybrid work arrangements and employee resistance to return-to-office policies. In Mr Richard Johnson v Papercut Software Pty Ltd [2026] ...

The Fair Work Commission (Commission) has decided in favour of an employer who dismissed an employee who continued to work on an expired visa, despite the renewed visa arriving within days of ...

In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (Commission) found that a valid reason for dismissal will not, on its own, prevent the finding of unfair dismissal. The case highlights two pitfalls ...

Alongside the many other allowances employees may be entitled to, special clothing and laundry allowances are often misunderstood and frequently overlooked by businesses. Many employers mistakenly assume that employees can simply claim ...

A recent South Australian workers’ compensation case has clarified an important issue for employers: although an employee’s home may be treated as their workplace when working from home is approved, injuries that ...

Recently, the Fair Work Commission (Commission) permitted a casual employee to proceed with an unfair dismissal claim against their employer, finding that the terms of his employment contract did not override the ...

Bill to protect employer-funded paid parental leave passes Parliament The Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Act 2025 (Baby Priya’s Law) passed Parliament earlier this month following the tragic case of baby Priya ...

In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has reaffirmed that where an employee holds dual roles with the same employer, those roles can be treated as separate and distinct employment ...

A recent decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission (Commission) has reaffirmed that serious safety breaches in the workplace can, on their own, justify summary dismissal, even where an employee alleges ...

The Federal Government has introduced a Bill that seeks to ensure that employees who experience a stillbirth or the death of a child shortly after birth are not unfairly denied access to ...

In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (Commission) ruled that a worker was unfairly dismissed after her employer mishandled her sexual harassment complaint and failed to provide a timely and transparent ...

In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (Commission) dismissed a flexible work dispute after finding the employee had failed to provide adequate evidence to support her request. In this article, we ...

In a recent decision, the High Court of Australia has refused special leave to appeal the Queensland Court of Appeal’s ruling in Infosys Technologies Ltd v Fox, confirming that an employee with ...

Late last week, the Federal Court ruled, in a landmark decision, that employers cannot simply rely on annualised salary arrangements to offset underpayments across multiple pay periods, even if the employees are ...

A number of changes pertaining to small businesses, stemming from the passage of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 and the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) ...

A recent decision of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) has yet again highlighted the expanding scope of employer duties in managing psychosocial risks in the workplace. Key facts The worker was ...

A recent NSW District Court decision has issued a powerful warning to company directors and officers: failure to meet due diligence obligations under work health and safety (WHS) laws will attract serious ...

Significant changes may be on the horizon for part-time employment arrangements under some modern awards, as the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has initiated a major review of part-time employment provisions under a ...

Workplace sexual harassment continues to be a serious and prevalent issue across Australian workplaces. In recent years, a raft of legislative developments, at both state and federal levels, have shifted employer responsibilities ...

Restructures and site relocations can trigger complex legal and practical challenges for employers, particularly when employees resist redeployment offers. A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision serves as a clear reminder for ...

A recent decision has highlighted the potential consequences of taking a half-hearted approach to managing psychological hazards in the workplace, particularly in relation to sexual harassment. The Heidelberg Magistrates' Court imposed a ...

Introduction A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision has clarified the circumstances when casual employees may be eligible to vote on enterprise agreements. The decision affirms that eligibility hinges not solely on ...

Introduction A recent unfair dismissal case from the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET) has confirmed that it may be reasonable to terminate employees who refuse to follow lawful and reasonable directions, particularly ...

In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) upheld an employer’s dismissal of a casual employee who had not worked a shift for over 90 days, citing limited availability and a ...

When an employee calls in sick, only to be seen interstate enjoying a major sporting event, alarm bells are bound to ring for their employer. While most employers are familiar with the ...

Have you ever considered terminating an employee for picking up secondary employment with a competitor? In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (Commission) found that World Gym Prospect (WGP) unfairly dismissed ...