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Overtime work – can an employee refuse employer’s request?
This article explores the Fair Work Act’s criteria for reasonable overtime, weighing workplace needs against health, safety, and personal circumstances.
Can employees refuse to work on Australia Day?
While many of us enjoy a barbie and a beer on Australia Day, others may be required to work. Can you force them to work on a public holiday?
Is hybrid work doomed?
Are the CEOs of the world right in predicting that workers will be back in the office full-time by 2026? Not according to UNSW Sydney researcher Iva Durakovic.
Shift Work & Public Holidays: Know When Penalty Rates Apply
Do night shifts crossing over public holidays attract full penalty rates? Find out how shift timing and award rules impact entitlements—especially on long weekends.
Off the Roster, Not Off the Hook: Fair Work Rules on Casual Dismissal
A recent Fair Work Commission case reveals how a fast food chain’s failure to communicate and act fairly led to a $10,000 payout.
Reasons why the R-word shouldn't be taboo
Learn why open dialogue matters and how employers can support mature-age employees through better planning and flexible options.
Work, mental health and COVID-19
Read on to find out the details from Comcare, Beyond Blue and the Future of Work Institute speakers.
Fair Work Commission says employer’s reason for dismissal was rubbish
An employee has received compensation of almost $24,500 after the Fair Work Commission (FWC) found that his employer had unfairly dismissed him. The incident that sparked the dismissal was his refusal to take out the rubbish after his work shift finished.
Disciplinary warnings, processes under Fair Work dismissal laws
Learn all you need to know about disciplinary warnings, policies and procedures, and proper process under Fair Work dismissal laws.
Can overtime work be refused on WHS grounds?
Can an employee refuse to work overtime during the Christmas-New Year period on WHS grounds?