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Unpack when pre‑employment medical exams are lawful, and how employers can balance safety, privacy and discrimination risks while making defensible hiring decisions.

Can redundancy entitlements differ for employees past retirement age? Discover why age-based redundancy terms may breach workplace laws and fail the Better Off Overall Test.

Can an enterprise agreement lawfully permit the deduction of recruitment costs from employees who resign shortly after commencing employment? This article examines the Fair Work Act limitations, relevant case law, and why such clauses are unlikely to be enforceable.

Visa expiry doesn’t automatically end employment. Understand how fixed‑term rules, redundancy entitlements and unfair dismissal protections apply to temporary visa holders.

Medical certificates are generally accepted as proof of illness, but there are limited circumstances where employers may challenge their validity. This article explains what evidence is required and the risks employers need to manage.

Lost security pass; can payroll foot the bill? Before deducting replacement costs from wages, employers need to understand what the law actually allows.

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.

Can compassionate leave be taken from an employee’s personal leave balance? Here’s what the Fair Work Act says about compassionate leave entitlements.

When an employee resigns, unused time off in lieu of overtime may need to be paid out. Learn how award rules apply during notice periods and what employers must do.

The meaning of "school age" under the Fair Work Act can affect who is eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Here's what employers need to know.