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Psych injury from Facebook posts not work-related
A worker who suffered a psych injury after being criticised on Facebook has failed in his bid to win compensation.
Public holidays – for part time employee whose hours vary
What happens if you have part time employees that have say 20 guaranteed hours a week for example, stipulated in their contract but their days of work are not set?
Mass layoffs challenge HR to sustain morale
The recent pandemic tech boom has come to an end. After a period of rapid growth and extensive hiring, we frequently hear about layoffs, hiring freezes, and revoked job offers.
Medicinal cannabis – what employers need to do
The legal use of cannabis-based products for medicinal reasons is becoming a reality around Australia. Read on to find out how employers can confront the issue in the workplace. --3 September 2021
Extreme weather — who pays if employees can’t work?
When extreme weather forces employees to leave work early, do employers still need to pay? This article explores payment obligations under modern awards and the Fair Work Act, offering guidance for employers during weather-related disruptions.
Public holiday or personal leave – which entitlement applies?
What happens if an employee is absent on personal leave on a public holiday?
Redundancy: is payment in lieu of notice required?
Is payment in lieu of notice required when an employee is made redundant?
One in seven admits to tech-based sexual harassment at work
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.
Redundancy: Do you get paid time off to attend interviews?
Are employees entitled to paid time off to attend an interview during a termination notice period? Learn more here about redundancy rules.
Loss of company vehicle meant new job wasn’t a suitable “alternative”
A foreperson with eight years of service faced a dilemma when his new job offer lacked the company vehicle he relied on for daily commutes.