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Is working 45-50 hours per week unreasonable?
Wondering when additional work hours become unreasonable? Learn about your rights and obligations under the Fair Work Act, including when employees can refuse extra hours and what factors determine reasonableness.
Extra hours: how to calculate redundancy pay
If an employee has regularly worked additional hours, should this be considered when calculating redundancy entitlements?
Do extra hours count towards annual leave accrual?
Occasionally part-time employees may work extra hours to help with the extra work load. Do those extra hours count towards their annual leave accrual?
Should medical appointments be outside work hours?
Can employees attend medical appointments during work hours while on workers’ comp?
Can you refuse to work more than 38 hours a week?
What counts as reasonable overtime under the Fair Work Act, and when can employees refuse extra hours?
Stop the clock: What is meant by 'hours of work'?
Hours of work can be a tricky issue. Disputes can arise over things such as rostered days off, changes to work hours, rest breaks, overtime or time off in lieu.
Can an employee change casual hours without notice?
With 2.7 million casual workers in Australia, understanding your obligations for shift cancellations is crucial. Make sure you're compliant with the Fair Work Act and avoid potential disputes.
Is a temporary change of hours permitted?
Can a part-time employee temporarily work full-time? This article outlines key rules on contract changes, legal requirements, and Fair Work Act obligations when covering parental leave.
Out of hours behaviour not work-related: dismissal unfair
Can you sack someone for what they do in their own time? Not necessarily. Read about a case where the employer sacked a man caught drink driving, then had to reinstate him.
Can an employer change casual hours without notice?
What rights do they have when it comes to an employer changing their hours?