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A law firm’s response to an employee’s resignation and sick leave has landed it in legal hot water. The FWC’s ruling highlights the risks of acting without clear evidence.

Explore the legalities of employer control over employee activities during paid and unpaid breaks. Learn how unpaid lunch breaks differ from paid rest breaks, and understand the implications of workplace policies under Australian workplace laws.

A Queensland mine emergency responder lost his unfair dismissal claim after speeding on site. The Fair Work Commission ruled his actions were serious misconduct, justifying his dismissal and highlighting the importance of safety protocols.

A takeaway business is facing court action for failing to rectify underpayments. With new criminal laws on underpayment effective January 1st 2025, small businesses must stay compliant to avoid hefty penalties.

The Fair Work Commission has ruled that a worker’s unfair dismissal case will go ahead. His employer was unreasonable to assume the worker had abandoned his job by failing to promptly account for an absence.

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.

A recent unfair dismissal ruling reminds employers that even serious concerns about employee conduct must be handled with procedural fairness. A casual worker’s job search raised red flags, but the employer’s rushed response led to costly consequences.

A heated confrontation, covert recording, and psychological injury claim led the Fair Work Commission to rule that an electrician’s resignation was not voluntary, but a dismissal under the Fair Work Act.

Some employees are sitting on years of accrued personal leave, but can employers set a cap? Find out what the Fair Work Act and modern awards say about managing excessive leave balances.

The NSW Government has released a Draft Bill proposing significant changes to workers compensation laws. From psychological injury to workplace conduct, the reforms could have wide-reaching implications. Here's what you need to know.