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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.

When employees take unpaid leave, how does it affect accrual of entitlements such as annual leave and long service leave?

Is a notice period extended if  someone resigns while they are on sick leave?

A tribunal has rejected an employer's bid to avoid paying redundancy pay after finding it didn't offer a worker 'other acceptable employment'.

Did an employee resign on her own initiative or was she left with no choice after a manager commented on her weight and her facial piercings? What did the Fair Work Commission say?

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?

When a worker fell 4.5 metres after temporary fencing gave way, his life took a harrowing turn for the worse. The incident revealed a host of failings by the principal contractor.

When employees need to be disciplined, what is the range of sanctions available to employers? And when is it appropriate to use each one?