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Confusion about what counts toward the Fair Work high-income threshold can determine whether an employee can claim unfair dismissal. Learn how base pay, non-monetary benefits, allowances, and superannuation factor into the calculation

Extreme heat can halt work, but does it justify standing employees down without pay? Learn when employers can send staff home, what entitlements apply, and how awards, agreements, and policies shape your options.

When an employee resigns or is terminated, a court-issued garnishee order may still apply to their final pay. Learn how garnishee orders interact with termination payments, modern awards, and the Fair Work Act, and the serious risks of non-compliance.

Modern Awards set out the minimum pay rates and employment conditions for award-covered employees. Stay up to date with changes that matter to you by subscribing to updates for specific awards. Simply tick the box next to the award, select the "Save Updates" button, or click "View" to see all updates for an individual award.

A recent Fair Work Commission ruling shows that even with a valid reason for dismissal, employers can still face costly consequences if the process is flawed. This case reveals how poor procedure ultimately led to an unfair dismissal finding.

An employer assumed a worker had resigned, but that assumption set off a dispute that reached the Fair Work Commission. The case shows how risky it can be to rely on assumptions instead of clear communication.