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A worker who was assaulted while socialising with teenage girls in a park has failed to convince a court the injuries were work-related.

A cleaner who slipped and fell outside the school gates has argued she is entitled to compensation. Did the injury occur during the course of employment?

An employee was sacked after posting violent and threatening messages about a co-worker in a private Teams chat. Was the dismissal fair?

Are employees on fixed-term contracts entitled to annual and personal/carer's leave?

A chef has been awarded $16k compensation after a tribunal found his employer concocted a sexual harassment issue as an expedient reason to dismiss him. 

What standards do you need to comply with regarding space and lighting for office workers?

An office worker who sought compensation for tennis elbow has failed to convince a tribunal the injury was work-related. 

An appeals bench has ruled that an injury at a boozy work Christmas party occurred during the course of a hairdresser's employment. 

If there is theft in your workplace, are you entitled to search employees' bags and lockers.

A manager was dismissed after emailing a client to warn that his company may be overcharging it. After dismissal, it was discovered that he also sent confidential information to his partner (an ex-employee).