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What does the Fair Work Act say about dismissing someone by text message? 

Whilst the Federal Government is encouraging all members of the community to get vaccinated, receiving the jab is voluntary and appears highly likely to remain that way in Australia.

Resignations given in the 'heat of the moment' or in stressful situations need to be handled carefully. This case illustrates what can go wrong.

An employee has failed with her claim that working from home was a workplace right covered by the general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009. 

An employer's violence de-escalation policies did not allow for reasonable self-defence in the face of provocation, a commission has found.

When an employee leaves your business, you need to give them an employment separation certificate. Find out what it is here.

An employee who was involved in an argument with a publican while wearing her work uniform should not have been summarily dismissed on the basis of damaging her employer’s reputation, a tribunal has ruled. 

We explore the WHS requirements a company should put in place for an employee who works alone. Read on to find out.

When an employee verbally says they resign, does that suffice or should it be in writing as well?