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Bullying or reasonable management action? Commission decides

When a worker was subject to extended monitoring of his job performance, he felt he was being bullied and applied for a 'stop bullying’ order. Read why the FWC decided in favour of the employer.

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Uncontrolled forklift crushes pedestrian’s head

In the first New South Wales case dealt with under both the Crimes Act and the WHS Act for a single event, a forklift operator was fined under both sets of legislation. He said he’ll carry the burden of remorse for the rest of his life.

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Do you accrue annual leave while absent on LSL?

Does annual leave accrue while someone is absent on long service leave?

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Post-employment restraints: what can employers do?

How can we ensure ex-employees don't divulge confidential company information when they leave our employ?

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GM sacked for not returning phone calls wins claim

The Fair Work Commission recently ruled that an employer's claims of insubordination were insufficient to justify dismissing an employee. The Commission's investigation revealed that the dismissal was harsh, unjust, and unreasonable.

Employee dismissed for evading a D&A test

A forklift driver was dismissed after allegedly evading a drug and alcohol test, claiming an urgent need to leave due to a medical incident. The Fair Work Commission ruled the dismissal was justified.

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Is a car allowance included in termination payments?

Should leave entitlements on termination include an employee's car allowance? Learn more here.

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Absorption of wage rates

Can you absorb prescribed award wage rate increases into existing over-award payments? Read an explanation of what employers are (and are not) allowed to do here.

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Is it safe to drive using hands-free telephony?

What health and safety factors arise if employees make phone calls while driving for work? How can you minimise risks?

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Can you cancel annual leave that has been approved?

An employee who is about to go on four weeks' annual leave has just resigned. Can you cancel the leave and make them work out the notice period?