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Employee drug testing is one of the most controversial safety strategies in Australia.

How long can you keep someone on leave without pay to accommodate their incapacity if they’re unable to perform the inherent requirements of the job? Read about a case where termination was found to be justified.

Disciplinary proceedings can be complex and difficult for employers and employees to navigate. What is the role of a support person?

Comcare is not entitled to recover compensation payments from a worker who received a $1.25m sex-discrimination settlement, despite its claim the worker was ‘double-dipping’, a court has ruled.

Mental stress, fitness for work, reinstatement after an altercation – can you find the right balance? Read about a case where a tribunal upheld an unfair dismissal claim.

When a woman was pulled onto a conveyor belt and became trapped, she thought she would die. She suffered a fractured pelvis, with ongoing pain, flashbacks, and panic attacks. And a compensation dispute ensued.

An employer is liable for a worker’s injury that was caused by the poor ergonomic setup of his home workstation during the pandemic, a commission has ruled. 

What should you do if a restraint order (such as an Apprehended Violence Order) is issued against an employee? Learn more here about how to handle this situation.

When does poor behaviour amount to serious misconduct? Read why a court awarded a worker over $365K after finding his objectionable conduct did not justify termination without notice.