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A Federal Court ruling in favor of a fast food employee subjected to severe sexual harassment sets a significant precedent on sex-based harassment and the responsibility of employers to maintain a safe workplace.

With new enforcement powers in place, passive compliance isn’t enough. This article outlines the key steps every employer must take to meet their legal obligation and avoid serious consequences.

A tribunal has criticised Australia Post’s internal investigation of a discrimination, harassment, and bullying complaint, finding many of the findings were not based in fact.

Reassess your workplace’s sexual harassment investigation procedures in light of new "positive duty" laws. Learn essential strategies and compliance requirements from Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors.

Reassess your workplace’s sexual harassment investigation procedures in light of new "positive duty" laws. Learn essential strategies and compliance requirements from Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors.

Can an employer legally withdraw a job offer after it’s been accepted? Learn what happens when a job offer is rescinded before the start date and the legal risks involved.

Employees on workers’ compensation can be made redundant, but only when the redundancy is genuine, fair, and carefully managed to comply with multiple legal protections.

When the chair of a regional development committee claimed she was subject to racist discrimination and bullying at work, she applied for a stop-bullying order.

A doctor claiming sex discrimination has failed to have an employee relations manager and four other employees joined as a party to his claim.

A recent safety scare has sparked calls to restrict men’s roles in childcare, but is targeting one gender really the answer? Discover why such bans could backfire and what smarter, fairer approaches might look like.