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Is smoking on construction sites permitted?
Smoking is banned in public places, but does that include construction sites? Learn more about whether smoking is allowed on construction sites here.
Was dismissal a wheelie bad decision?
An employee was sacked after he crashed a company car into a wheelie bin at low speed. Was the dismissal unfair?
Do interstate employees get local public holidays?
Which public holidays apply when employees occasionally work interstate – those applying back in their home state/territory or those in the interstate location?
Do extra hours count towards annual leave accrual?
Occasionally part-time employees may work extra hours to help with the extra work load. Do those extra hours count towards their annual leave accrual?
What counts as a workplace injury in Victoria?
When is an injury actually a workplace injury? Employers in Victoria should be aware of the definition of a workplace injury.
Workers compensation and WorkCover insurance in Victoria
The legislative basis for the Victorian Government's compensation scheme is provided by the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.
Was 'intoxicated' worker unfairly dismissed?
A worker was sacked after making an impromptu visit to his workplace while apparently intoxicated. The commission ruled the dismissal was fair, but scolded the employer for failing to exercise 'basic human decency'.