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Can a part-time employee refuse to work extra hours that don’t exceed 38 in a week? Learn how the Fair Work Act protects part-time workers from unreasonable additional hours beyond their contracted hours.

Is your employee attending court as a witness? Understand the key differences between jury service and witness attendance under the Fair Work Act and what this means for pay entitlements in Western Australia and beyond.

Learn what award- or agreement-free employees in Australia are entitled to, including make-up pay, attendance fees, and contractual considerations.

Confusion about what counts toward the Fair Work high-income threshold can determine whether an employee can claim unfair dismissal. Learn how base pay, non-monetary benefits, allowances, and superannuation factor into the calculation

Two-part webinar series | Wednesday 18 February 2026 & Wednesday 11 March 2026 | 12pm - 1pm AEDT

Two-part webinar series | Wednesday 18 February 2026 & Wednesday 11 March 2026 | 12pm - 1pm AEDT

Modern Awards set out the minimum pay rates and employment conditions for award-covered employees. Stay up to date with changes that matter to you by subscribing to updates for specific awards. Simply tick the box next to the award, select the "Save Updates" button, or click "View" to see all updates for an individual award.

Extreme heat can halt work, but does it justify standing employees down without pay? Learn when employers can send staff home, what entitlements apply, and how awards, agreements, and policies shape your options.

An employer assumed a worker had resigned, but that assumption set off a dispute that reached the Fair Work Commission. The case shows how risky it can be to rely on assumptions instead of clear communication.

A recent Fair Work Commission ruling shows that even with a valid reason for dismissal, employers can still face costly consequences if the process is flawed. This case reveals how poor procedure ultimately led to an unfair dismissal finding.