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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.

Can you require employees to work while they are on annual leave because you are short-staffed, there is a backlog of work, or an emergency arises?

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

While many of us enjoy a barbie and a beer on Australia Day, others may be required to work. Can you force them to work on a public holiday?

Are the CEOs of the world right in predicting that workers will be back in the office full-time by 2026? Not according to UNSW Sydney researcher Iva Durakovic.

A recent Fair Work Commission case reveals how a fast food chain’s failure to communicate and act fairly led to a $10,000 payout.

Do night shifts crossing over public holidays attract full penalty rates? Find out how shift timing and award rules impact entitlements—especially on long weekends.

Can an employee refuse to work overtime during the Christmas-New Year period on WHS grounds?

When extreme weather forces employees to leave work early, do employers still need to pay? This article explores payment obligations under modern awards and the Fair Work Act, offering guidance for employers during weather-related disruptions.

Are you confused about entitlements to overtime payments when modern awards allow for ordinary hours to be worked on Saturdays? Read on for an example of how it works.