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

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.

A surrogate mother asks if she can take unpaid parental leave, but the NES rules aren’t as straightforward as you might think.

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.

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.

Navigate the complexities of long service leave during workers’ compensation, with clear guidance on legal obligations and how to manage employee requests effectively.

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

Employees returning from parental leave are entitled to their previous role, but may request part-time work. Learn the rules on flexible work and when employers can refuse.

High‑income thresholds can be tricky. Learn how commissions, bonuses and non‑monetary benefits affect unfair dismissal eligibility when long‑serving, high‑earning employees are terminated.

A clear, practical explainer on when personal/carer’s leave can be accessed, when it can be advanced, and how employers should manage leave shortfalls under the Fair Work Act.