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A tribunal has criticised Australia Post’s internal investigation of a discrimination, harassment, and bullying complaint, finding many of the findings were not based in fact.

The FWC denied a request to avoid paying redundancy to an employee as the new job offered was too different from the old one, making it not a valid alternative.

Which public holidays apply when employees occasionally work interstate – those applying back in their home state/territory or those in the interstate location? 

Who bears the burden of proof when an employer argues that a worker is not entitled to compensation for a stress disorder because his condition arose from reasonable management action? Read the court’s reasons for its ruling.

The Fair Work Commission ruled that a bus driver was entitled to eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave to care for his son while his wife recovered from a caesarean section, despite his employer's objections about notice and primary carer status.

A health and safety committee is an important part of many organisations. How often should a committee meet, and do members require special training?

Sacking an employee while they are on annual leave is not a good idea. Find out more about the rules of termination here.

The High Court of Australia has confirmed an employer’s duty of care for identifying and responding to mental risks to workers. What happened?

A hotel worker's application for stop-bullying orders has failed, however, the Fair Work Commission had a word of warning for managers. 

Understand if a period of annual leave can form part of an employee’s period of notice of termination.