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A recent Federal Court decision means employers must now 'request' employees to work on public holidays. 

If someone takes unpaid leave during a probation period, does it count as service when determining eligibility for unfair dismissal? 

When travelling for work and an injury occurs is it automatically covered by workers compensation?

Finding the right staff is critical to maintaining a well-skilled and productive workforce. Skills and labour shortages, wage competition, and a shrinking workforce are all reasons to examine your employment practices to ensure you can find your next worker as easily as possible.

Most awards require that employers provide meals or a meal allowance for employees who work overtime. Find out more information about employee meals here.

In today's digital age, data is an essential asset for businesses of all sizes. However, small businesses often overlook the importance of backing up their data. 

We look at a scenario of an employee wanting to change their hours to accommodate caring for a school-age child. Read on to find out what the Fair Work Act defines as school age.

Are casual employees entitled to penalty rates if they work on a public holiday? Find out more about public holiday penalties.

Employers are encouraged to embrace flexible work arrangements, reduce career penalties for part-time employees, and support women's full-time participation.

Manual handling injuries are common in the workplace.