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Tread carefully if you decide to demote an employee. If it involves a significant reduction in duties or remuneration, it may actually be a dismissal.

Can a part-time employee temporarily work full-time? This article outlines key rules on contract changes, legal requirements, and Fair Work Act obligations when covering parental leave.

Office romances are more common than you think; but when they go wrong, the fallout can be costly. From gossip to legal risks, this article explores why businesses should consider clear, fair policies on workplace relationships, and what those policies should include.

To address the new regulations for hiring casual workers, which will take effect in August, HR professionals must take the following actions to ensure compliance and a smooth transition.

Understand how the ATO defines ordinary time earnings, what’s excluded, and how awards or contracts may impact your obligations.

Which public holidays apply when employees occasionally work interstate – those applying back in their home state/territory or those in the interstate location? 

A County Court of Victoria case ruled a bricklayer was an independent contractor, not an employee, under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, highlighting the importance of formal agreements in employment relationships.