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Are you required to pay employees overtime rates if they work through their lunch break?

From 26 August 2024, employees will have the right to disconnect from work communications outside of working hours.

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

How do we calculate redundancy entitlements if a part-timer regularly worked additional hours?

The Fair Work Commission ordered an employee to work one day per week in the office, highlighting the need for employers to provide substantial evidence and negotiate genuinely when refusing flexible work requests.

The NSW Industrial Relations Commission ruled that a health and safety representative must be paid for WHS inspections conducted on days off, highlighting the entitlement to compensation for necessary inspections outside scheduled hours.

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.

Making jobs redundant can pose significant risks for employers, including claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination.

A new report highlights a shift in focus from a ‘place’ to ‘purpose’ of work as businesses respond to the pandemic by redesigning their operations and reinventing the way they work.