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A worker has been awarded damages after he was treated 'appallingly' by his employer and suffered a severe psychiatric injury.

Accidental missteps can happen to any business owner at any point in time. However, in today’s digital age, even the smallest of slip-ups can quickly snowball into an avalanche.

Sexual harassment is often looked at as a person-to-person act, but new research shows Australians are also experiencing and perpetrating workplace harassment in large numbers through technology.

If employees are taking lots of personal leave, how can you best manage the situation?

The Fair Work Commission ruled that a positive drug test doesn’t automatically justify dismissal, highlighting that each case must consider all circumstances, including potential impairment risks and employee history.

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

This Q&A discusses the topic of whether employers can deny requests for annual leave and factors to consider when evaluating leave requests.

Reassess your workplace’s sexual harassment investigation procedures in light of new "positive duty" laws. Learn essential strategies and compliance requirements from Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors.

What happens if an employee resigns but is still owed time off in lieu of overtime? Find more about time off in lieu payments here.

Can we retract a redundancy notice if circumstances change? Read on to find out whether it is possible.