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An employee on unpaid parental leave has been called for jury duty—but does this mean they’re entitled to make-up pay from their employer? The Fair Work Act provides the answer, but the rules may not be as straightforward as they seem.

In a landmark decision, the FWC sided with an employee who challenged her employer’s return-to-office directive, citing family care responsibilities. The case highlights what employers must prove when rejecting flexible work requests.

A fatal mistake on a remote NT worksite sparked a major court case and a $550,000 penalty. Was it a rogue worker, or a deeper safety failure?

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $197,000 in penalties against Doll House Training, a Sydney-based research company, for misclassifying employees as independent contractors and breaching the Fair Work Act.

The Fair Work Commission has released its long-awaited decision on gender undervaluation, proposing major changes to key awards. Employers in affected sectors now have a crucial window to respond.

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.

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.