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Can employees attend medical appointments during work hours while on workers’ comp? Here’s what’s reasonable, and how to manage it in a return-to-work plan.

Temporary changes to the Long Service Leave Act in NSW allow greater flexibility for employers and employees to access leave during COVID-19.  --Last updated: 8 April 2021

If you’re still providing pre-Fair Work information sheets to new employees, you may be in breach of current legislation. Learn about the requirement to issue the Fair Work Information Statement and how to stay compliant under the National Employment Standards.

Learn when employers can reasonably request work on a public holiday, and when employees are entitled to say no.

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

When an employer told an employee there was "no more work," it led to a Fair Work Commission ruling that the employee had been dismissed, despite the employer's claims to the contrary.

A casual cleaner successfully claimed payment for travel time between work locations, as clarified by the Fair Work Commission.

The latest report from Safe Work Australia reveals significant trends in work-related violence and aggression, highlighting the need for employers to enhance workplace safety.

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.

Are you required to pay employees overtime rates if they work through their lunch break?