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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?
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?
Excessive hours posed WHS risks
An employer has copped fines totalling almost $100,000 after finding excessive hours exposed a worker to numerous safety risks.
Redundancy pay: what if hours fluctuate?
How do we calculate redundancy entitlements if a part-timer regularly worked additional hours?