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The Fair Work Commission awarded $33k to a dismissed truck driver, citing harsh dismissal and inadequate policy training by the employer.

A workplace breath test demand led to a costly unfair dismissal ruling. Find out why this employer’s approach backfired and what it means for managing alcohol policies at work.

How well is your WHS program performing, and when should you check how it’s going? Learn what to check and what questions you should ask.

Was it fair to sack a forklift driver who’d smoked marijuana the night before an incident, though the employer had skipped the post-incident test required by company policy?

A new report has revealed the extent of sexual harassment experienced by migrant women on temporary visas, adding to the picture of exploitation, wage theft and precarious employment in this vulnerable group.

A senior manager at Aldi is claiming the supermarket chain discriminated against him on the ground of sex by denying him access to parental leave.

The Fair Work Commission has dismissed a claim for unfair dismissal after finding the ‘accident in his trousers’ did not compel the worker to leave work when called for a drug test. Read the FWC’s reasons.

Your business could benefit from faster response times and smarter job allocation, but can you legally track them? Here's what you need to know about workplace surveillance laws in New South Wales.

A forklift driver was dismissed after allegedly evading a drug and alcohol test, claiming an urgent need to leave due to a medical incident. The Fair Work Commission ruled the dismissal was justified.

With new enforcement powers in place, passive compliance isn’t enough. This article outlines the key steps every employer must take to meet their legal obligation and avoid serious consequences.