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While their contracts may state otherwise, Australian legislation could still apply.

The legal use of cannabis-based products for medicinal reasons is becoming a reality around Australia. Read on to find out how employers can confront the issue in the workplace. --3 September 2021

How do you calculate long service leave if an employee changes from full-time to part-time?

Can an employer lawfully withdraw a job offer after an unsatisfactory medical assessment? Explore the risks, employee rights, and potential claims under the Fair Work Act and anti-discrimination laws.

This depends on your state’s legislation and how soon the apprentice returns to work.

Amended legislation has recently been passed that will make changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) to include changes governing casual employment.

On Wednesday 9 February 2022, the High Court of Australia (‘HCA’) handed down its decision in CFMMEU & Anor v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 1 (Personnel Contracting).

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.

An employer still had a valid reason to dismiss an employee even though it wasn’t the reason it gave at the time.