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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.

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 young casual worker stopped receiving shifts without warning but was told she was still employed, according to the Fair Work Commission. The unfair dismissal case contains lessons for employers navigating casual work rules.

A court has ordered a law firm to pay over $50K to an employee who was made to work ‘self-evidently’ excessive hours and not properly paid. Three instances of such contraventions occurred in the three weeks she worked there. 

A recent Fair Work Commission decision could change how employers handle remote work request. Find out what tipped the scales in this landmark case.

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.

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.

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.

A law firm’s response to an employee’s resignation and sick leave has landed it in legal hot water. The FWC’s ruling highlights the risks of acting without clear evidence.

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.