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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.

If an employee has regularly worked additional hours, should this be considered when calculating redundancy entitlements? Read an explanation of what the Fair Work Act says.

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?

What counts as reasonable overtime under the Fair Work Act, and when can employees refuse extra hours?

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 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.

Make sure you're compliant with the Fair Work Act and avoid potential disputes.

A court has ordered a law firm to pay over $50K to an employee who was made to work ‘self-evidently’ excessive hours and not properly paid. Three instances of such contraventions occurred in the three weeks she worked there. 

Casual workers make up a significant portion of Australia’s workforce. What rights do they have when it comes to an employer changing their hours?

Learn about your rights as an employer and the rules employees must follow when refusing to work on public holidays.