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A recent Fair Work Commission decision highlights how procedural missteps, rather than the reason for termination can render a dismissal unfair. A valuable reminder for employers managing organisational change.

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

When one salon closed, failing to offer a transfer cost the employer a legal ruling. Find out why offering redeployment is key before letting casual employees go.

A recent Fair Work Commission decision highlights the serious consequences of making unfounded bullying allegations. Find out what employers and employees need to know to avoid costly mistakes.

A young casual worker stopped receiving shifts without warning but was told she was still employed, according to the Fair Work Commission. The unfair dismissal case contains lessons for employers navigating casual work rules.

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. 

A recent Fair Work Commission decision could change how employers handle remote work request. Find out what tipped the scales in this landmark case.

Discover how Australia’s new criminal underpayment laws, effective from 1 January 2025, impact small business owners. Learn practical steps to stay compliant, avoid penalties, and protect your business with real-world insights.

Employees may want to convert unused personal leave into annual leave, but is it legal? Find out what the Fair Work Act says and what your options are.

An employer's failure to consult with an employee during parental leave about a redundancy resulted in an unfair dismissal ruling. Learn why regular communication is crucial to avoid legal pitfalls.