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When a worker complained, took leave and put in a workers comp claim, the employer brought forward his redundancy. Read why the court found the employer unlawfully took adverse action for prohibited reasons.

How much time can you spend sitting still before it starts raising your risk of heart disease? And do standing desks solve the problem? New research shows standing raises other health risks, and ‘moving more’ is the way to go.

Business travel policies can be complex, especially if staff do a lot of overseas travel. Read here about what a policy should contain, what factors it should take into account, and how to manage compliance. 

A small business unfairly dismissed an employee by making her redundant during her leave without prior consultation, breaching award requirements. The Fair Work Commission awarded her compensation for the lack of consultation.

More than 90,000 jobs remain unfilled in regional areas, representing $1.7bn in unlocked wages. Education, re-skilling, and training will play a key role in addressing the gap.

What happens if an employee resigns during a redundancy notice period? Would they still be entitled to a payout?

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? Read why the FWC supported the employer’s decision.

This case marks the third-largest fine imposed by the Fair Work Ombudsman and underscores the importance of compliance in franchise operations.

The Fair Work Commission has dismissed a club’s appeal against an unfair dismissal finding after they alleged an employee had stolen a drink, and sacked her. Read why the club lost the appeal.