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Paid parental leave increases to 22 weeks this year, 26 in 2026
The increase in paid parental leave entitlements will provide much-needed support for new parents.
Do you accrue annual leave while absent on LSL?
Does annual leave accrue while someone is absent on long service leave?
Ordering employee back to office and reducing her hours amounted to dismissal
An employee has successfully claimed she was dismissed after a dispute relating to entitlements to working from home.
On leave without pay – entitled to public holiday pay?
Are employees on leave without pay entitled to payment for public holidays?
Psych injury: worker held gun to colleague's head
A security guard who sustained a psych injury after a colleague pointed a gun at his head has lost his bid for damages.
Limited capacity: what if we don't have suitable duties?
What happens when an employer has no suitable duties? Read on for potential options.
Medical information and workplace privacy
Health and medical privacy in the workplace is a central concern of the Commonwealth privacy law that covers Australian businesses.
Overseas posting: what laws apply?
An overseas posting can benefit an employee’s personal and professional development. But make sure you understand your legal obligations as an employer before any bags are packed.
What happens if a rostered day off is on a public holiday?
If a rostered day off falls on a public holiday, is an employee entitled to an alternative day off? Find out more about rostered days off here.
Driver rammed by a bull: employer at fault
Businesses need safe procedures and systems to protect all people related to the business. This case highlights that relying on experienced employees alone to devise a safe system is not enough.