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Employees with job titles that suggest management responsibility can still be covered by modern awards, if their actual duties are applicable.

Entitlement to a first-aid allowance is largely dependent on the provisions of the relevant award or agreement. Read more here about allowances.

Unfair dismissal claims can be costly, time-consuming and disruptive. To avoid a potential claim, it’s important to follow proper processes when dealing with conduct and performance issues. 

Employees are entitled to work in an environment free from harassment, discrimination and victimisation. However, when the claim needs to meet the definition of each area. This case met the definition of harassment and discrimination. 

A long-serving council employee who was sacked for not revealing he had lost his driver's licence has won his job back. 

Australians working overseas and employees working for Australian companies overseas come within the concept of 'overseas employment'.

By Catherine Ngo Senior Editor and Content Writer, My Business

An employee was sacked for appearing to be masturbating at work and his behaviour towards a manager. He claimed discrimination due to an impairment in the form of an itchy rash.

State and territory laws are the principal source of WHS rules and requirements. But the Fair Work Act also plays its part.

Long-term sick leave due to psychological issues raises challenges for employers. Read on to find out about new research.