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What women want at work

Flexible working, greater transparency, and workplaces free of sexual harassment and discrimination are top of women's wish lists.

Can employees refuse work on Australia Day?

Learn when employers can reasonably request work on a public holiday, and when employees are entitled to say no.

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Should medical appointments be outside work hours?

Can employees attend medical appointments during work hours while on workers’ comp? Here’s what’s reasonable, and how to manage it in a return-to-work plan.

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Can you refuse to work more than 38 hours a week?

What counts as reasonable overtime under the Fair Work Act, and when can employees refuse extra hours?

Right To Disconnect: Could Paying An 'availability Allowance' Be The Solution?

The upcoming Right to Disconnect Bill has received both praise and criticism. While there are undeniable benefits, there are also equally significant challenges that threaten the viability of the initiative.

Outdated Onboarding? Fair Work Says Update Now

If you’re still providing pre-Fair Work information sheets to new employees, you may be in breach of current legislation. Learn about the requirement to issue the Fair Work Information Statement and how to stay compliant under the National Employment Standards.

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Time is money when travelling between work locations

A casual cleaner successfully claimed payment for travel time between work locations, as clarified by the Fair Work Commission.

Saying No To Meetings

Discover the power of saying "no" to unnecessary meetings and reclaim your time for more meaningful work.

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Can employees be directed to work Boxing Day?

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

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Being told “no more work” = dismissal

When an employer told an employee there was "no more work," it led to a Fair Work Commission ruling that the employee had been dismissed, despite the employer's claims to the contrary.