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Can an employee who has run out of personal/carer’s leave take annual leave to cover a remaining period of absence? Read what the law says here.

A sharp rise in workplace deaths is a firm reminder for Australian employers that they need WHS systems and policies in place.

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. 

A commission has overturned an employer’s decision to dismiss an employee for his unsatisfactory work performance. 

The latest employee sentiment report for quarter one 2022 has remuneration as a key priority whereas wellbeing, not so important.

What counts as serious misconduct, as opposed to simply misconduct?

A bank officer who sent over 50 disrespectful text messages to his manager has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission ruled that the texts, which posed a psychosocial risk to the manager, justified his termination despite being sent outside work hours.

What options does an employee have if they aren't entitled to unpaid parental leave? Learn more here about unpaid parental leave and other entitlements.

Who foots the bill if a company vehicle is involved in a collision? If an employee is at fault, can you deduct the insurance excess from their wages?