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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.

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.

When does a valid reason for dismissal still result in an unfair outcome? A recent Fair Work Commission decision explores the limits of summary termination following a heated workplace outburst.

Planning to open on Boxing Day? Learn about your rights as an employer and the rules employees must follow when refusing to work on public holidays.

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.