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Are you confused about entitlements to overtime payments when modern awards allow for ordinary hours to be worked on Saturdays?

Can employers legally stand down staff without pay? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Before taking action, it’s crucial to understand what the Fair Work Act allows.

Recent changes to ANZAC Day trading rules mean some NSW businesses must close earlier or remain closed all day. Learn what’s changed, who’s affected, and how to prepare.

Planning to open on Boxing Day? Learn about your rights as an employer and the rules employees must follow when refusing to work on public holidays.

If you need an employee to work overtime, how can you ensure your request is 'reasonable'?

The Fair Work Commission ruled that the texts, which posed a psychosocial risk to the manager, justified his termination despite being sent outside work hours.

While many of us enjoy a barbie and a beer on Australia Day, others may be required to work. But what if employees won't play ball? Can you force them to work on a public holiday?

What happens when a young casual worker is suddenly taken off the roster—but still technically "employed"? 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.

A casual cleaner successfully claimed payment for travel time between work locations, as clarified by the Fair Work Commission. This case highlights the distinction between travel time and expenses under award provisions.

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.