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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.

Extreme weather — who pays if employees can’t work?
When extreme weather forces employees to leave work early, do employers still need to pay? This article explores payment obligations under modern awards and the Fair Work Act, offering guidance for employers during weather-related disruptions.

Can overtime work be refused on WHS grounds?
Can an employee refuse to work overtime during the Christmas-New Year period on WHS grounds?

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.

Overtime and Saturday work
Are you confused about entitlements to overtime payments when modern awards allow for ordinary hours to be worked on Saturdays? Read on for an example of how it works.

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.

The South Australian Return to Work Act
The 2014 Return To Work Act was established in South Australia to support employees injured in the workplace as they return to work.
Home and Work Life Balance
In times of uncertainty, businesses and employees need an empowered approach to balance work commitments, self-care and family. This session explores practical tips and tools to successfully juggle work and home life.