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There are many recorded cases where employees have cried “unfair dismissal” and have been able to successfully escape accountability for misconduct because there have been deficiencies in the employer’s termination procedures.

Rostered days off can throw up some tricky issues for employers. Here’s what you need to know.

Minister of Employment and Workplace Relations, Tony Burke MP announced significant changes to industrial relations laws yesterday with the “Closing Loopholes Bill” to be introduced with the intention to close “the loopholes that undercut wages and conditions”.

Do you know for sure which of your workers are employees and which are independent contractors? Read about how one employer’s mistake played out.

A self-promoted HR manager who was asked to revert to her original title has failed to convince a tribunal her employer took adverse action against her. 

Before changing an employee's job description, there are important things you need to consider.

A financial advisor who arrived at work with bloodshot eyes and smelling of alcohol was validly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.

Learn more about the responsibilities of persons conducting a business or undertaking and work health and safety laws. 

It's important to consider the relevant short-term and long-term needs of an organisation when selecting the appropriate form of employment for a particular role.