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How Hr Leaders Can Get Ready For Eofy

From policy reviews and compliance updates to strategic goal-setting and employee retention.

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No Drug Test After Forklift Crash, But Dope Smoker’s Dismissal Upheld

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?

Cashing Out Long Service Leave: Is It Legal?

Learn where it’s allowed, where it’s prohibited, and what employers must include in policy.

Why it’s time to revisit your positive duty obligations

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.

Employee dismissed for evading a D&A test

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.

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Sacked: stinky excuse for dodging drug test dismissed

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.

Is workplace drug testing effective?

Workplace drug testing remains a complex issue for employers, balancing safety obligations, employee privacy and legal risks. Understanding the rules before implementing a testing program.

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Aldi rejected parental leave request, claims male manager

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.