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In a landmark decision, the FWC sided with an employee who challenged her employer’s return-to-office directive, citing family care responsibilities. The case highlights what employers must prove when rejecting flexible work requests.

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.

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.

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.

Some employees are sitting on years of accrued personal leave, but can employers set a cap? Find out what the Fair Work Act and modern awards say about managing excessive leave balances.

The NSW Government has released a Draft Bill proposing significant changes to workers compensation laws. From psychological injury to workplace conduct, the reforms could have wide-reaching implications. Here's what you need to know.

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.