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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. 

Who is responsible for accidents that happen outside of work hours. Read about one employee's damages claim here. 

If an employee works overtime on several days during the week, then is absent the other two, are they still entitled to overtime pay? Find out more here.

What should you do if you suspect an employee is stealing from the business? Follow these guidelines for investigating workplace theft.

An employer failed in its duty of care to protect an employee from retaliation after he reported an assault by a supervisor, a court has ruled.

An employee was sacked after complaining his manager called him a 'c*nt'. Was this adverse action?

An employer has been forced to compensate a worker after the Fair Work Commission ruled his dismissal was unfair. Read more here.