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Employer loses case over minimum employment period
How do you work out whether a worker’s employment period qualifies them for protection against unfair dismissal?
Can a Modern Award Override the National Employment Standards?
Confused about how modern awards interact with the National Employment Standards?
All about "Abandonment of Employment"
When an employee stops showing up, it’s risky to assume they’ve quit. Learn what counts as abandonment, why it doesn’t end a contract automatically, and the steps employers must take.
State vs. Federal Employment Laws: Which Takes Priority for Leave Entitlements?
Confused about whether state or territory leave laws override federal rules? Discover why the Fair Work Act and modern awards generally take precedence, and when local laws still hold sway.
Changes to employment contract made without consultation = forced resignation
An employer in the disability services sector forced an employee to resign by making unilateral changes to her contract without consultation.