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Find out when employees can cash out annual leave and how accrual really works under the Fair Work Act, including key rules for award-covered and award-free staff.

Medical certificates are generally accepted as proof of illness, but there are limited circumstances where employers may challenge their validity. This article explains what evidence is required and the risks employers need to manage.

A Christmas party gone wrong can have real workplace consequences, but can an employer actually dismiss someone for misconduct that happens off-site and after hours? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think.

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.

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.

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

Does daylight saving change what employees get paid? For night shifts and overtime, the clock change can have real payroll consequences.

Lost security pass; can payroll foot the bill? Before deducting replacement costs from wages, employers need to understand what the law actually allows.

Understand how annual leave and long service leave are paid when roles and salaries change under the Fair Work Act and NT legislation.

Can redundancy entitlements differ for employees past retirement age? Discover why age-based redundancy terms may breach workplace laws and fail the Better Off Overall Test.