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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.

Find out when employees can cash out annual leave and how accrual really works under the Fair Work Act, including key rules for award-covered and award-free staff.

The Annual Wage Review impacts minimum award wages but does not automatically change wage rates set by enterprise agreements. Learn how award rates and agreements interact and what employers need to consider.

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 recent Fair Work Commission decision highlights the serious consequences of making unfounded bullying allegations. Find out what employers and employees need to know to avoid costly mistakes.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $197,000 in penalties against Doll House Training, a Sydney-based research company, for misclassifying employees as independent contractors and breaching the Fair Work Act.

A takeaway business is facing court action for failing to rectify underpayments. With new criminal laws on underpayment effective January 1st 2025, small businesses must stay compliant to avoid hefty penalties.

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.

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.