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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.

Understand whether employees on unpaid parental leave are entitled to payment for public holidays. Gain valuable insights into the Fair Work Act and employer obligations, ensuring you’re informed about employee entitlements and leave policies.

Explore how the Fair Work Act, secondments, and long service leave laws interact in international transfers.

Inviting a team member on parental leave to attend training might seem simple but could it impact their entitlements? Learn how to navigate “keeping in touch days” the right way to avoid unintended consequences.

Can compassionate leave be taken from an employee’s personal leave balance? Here’s what the Fair Work Act says about compassionate leave entitlements.

Unsure about penalty rates for the Easter weekend? Learn which days are public holidays and how to pay your employees correctly under the Retail Award.

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?

Can an employee refuse a redeployment offer and still receive redundancy pay? Learn what counts as reasonable redeployment under Australian law.

Workers compensation absences can create hidden payroll risks. Learn whether employees on workers compensation are entitled to public holiday pay, and what the Fair Work Act requires employers to do.

A construction company faces a hefty fine after a worker’s tragic death from unsafe towing. The court highlights the employer’s duty to manage risks and enforce safety protocols when warnings are ignored.