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When one salon closed, failing to offer a transfer cost the employer a legal ruling. Find out why offering redeployment is key before letting casual employees go.

Are you clear on when and why employees should be allowed a support person in workplace meetings? Understand your legal obligations, best practices, and the important role support persons play in disciplinary and performance discussions.

Inviting a team member on parental leave to attend training might seem simple but could it impact their entitlements? Learn how to navigate “keeping in touch days” the right way to avoid unintended consequences.

Despite 20+ years of service, the Fair Work Commission ruled that persistent failure to follow absence notification procedures and provide evidence was a valid reason for dismissal. Here’s what employers can learn from this case.

An employer's failure to consult with an employee during parental leave about a redundancy resulted in an unfair dismissal ruling. Learn why regular communication is crucial to avoid legal pitfalls.

Unsure about penalty rates for the Easter weekend? Learn which days are public holidays and how to pay your employees correctly under the Retail Award.

A worker suffered a severe hand injury that could have been prevented with simple safety measures. This case reveals critical gaps in workplace health and safety systems.

Discover how the Fair Work Act defines “responsibility for care” in adoption leave, outlining who qualifies as a primary caregiver and when employees are entitled to unpaid leave.

A valid dismissal gone wrong: a school was ordered to pay $14K after mishandling the process — proving that how you dismiss can matter just as much as why.

A court has found that simple measures could have prevented a man’s hand being crushed at work, but the employers’ WHS program was blind to the specific risk.