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A dismissal was deemed unfair after a 20-year employee violated workplace conduct policies he didn’t fully understand. The Fair Work Commission found that simply having policies in place isn’t enough; employers must ensure workers are properly trained on expected conduct, especially when cultural or language barriers exist.

Discover essential steps for HR leaders to navigate the end of the financial year smoothly. From policy reviews and compliance updates to strategic goal-setting and employee retention.

Bathroom hygiene can be a touchy issue. Read on to find out our top tips on dealing with it.

When a worker disputed Ambulance Victoria’s right under its Enterprise Agreement to discipline him for misconduct by transferring him to a distant work location, the Fair Work Commission knocked him back. Read why.

After a worker’s unacceptable behaviour got him sacked, the Fair Work Commission found the inadequate process rendered his dismissal unfair, but that the employer could no longer trust the worker.

Aside from being an effective way to help meet the demands of your business, hiring an apprentice gives you the chance to mentor, guide and shape the next generation of specialists in your field.

Whether or not you accrue long service leave while on workers comp depends on several factors.

Are employees entitled to paid leave if they unexpectedly have to leave work to collect a child from school? Learn more about carer’s leave here.

A court has found an employer manufactured a redundancy to get rid of an employee. 

An employee was stressed about how the employer handled a conflict of interest situation involving his wife.  A court ruled in the employer's favour.