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No privacy breach: CCTV exposed theft
An employee was dismissed after CCTV footage showed her stealing cosmetics from a pharmacy. She then claimed her privacy had been breached.
Fixed-term vs casual contract employment arrangements
It could be for project work, maternity or paternity leave cover, or to meet seasonal demand.
What is the Better Off Overall Test?
The Fair Work Commission uses the Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) to assess awards against registered agreements.
Working parent's stress levels are on the rise
In recent years, parents and carers have had increased stress due to the challenge of balancing work and family commitments, a trend that has particularly affected women, according to a new study.
Do public holidays extend a notice period?
Is a notice period extended if it includes public holidays or an employee takes annual leave?
Can you retract a job offer after a medical assessment?
Can you withdraw a job offer if the results of a medical assessment are unsatisfactory? Are there grounds for complaints in such circumstances?
Don't pay lip service to flexible work requests
Employers should carefully consider requests for flexible work arrangements with the view to reaching a workable solution. If a solution cannot be reached, clear, founded explanations should be provided.
Transfers of employment, continuity of service and secondment
Calculating an employee's entitlements can be tricky, especially when numerous factors come into play.
Public holidays
The Easter long weekend is near, and a short break for many awaits. The Workplace Relations Unit has received queries regarding holidays and employees including casual employees' entitlements and rates of pay.
Early retirement scheme
The early retirement scheme is an incentive for older employees to retire early. Learn more about the early retirement scheme and your obligations here.