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Employer cops hefty fine for ignoring FWC
An employer that failed to heed a Fair Work Commission recommendation must now cough up more than $50k in penalties and fines. What happened?
Do written warnings have an expiry date?
Do warnings to employees have a 'use by date'? Learn about when to give warnings, how long they remain valid and your legal obligations.
Communication, not race, prompted performance plan
A former Nine Entertainment employee alleged bullying and racial discrimination, but the tribunal found no evidence, attributing the issues to communication problems instead.
Dismissed employee's attempts to find other work thwarted by "non-compete" clause in employment contract
The Non-compete clause in an unfairly dismissed employee's contract deemed unreasonable by FWC, preventing payout reduction for failure to seek other jobs within his expertise.
Absence due to illness or injury – can you dismiss?
If an employee is absent from work due to a long-term illness or injury, can you dismiss them?
RBA reinstates worker: HR failings 'inexplicable'
A Reserve Bank (RBA) employee who accidentally posted a racist message at work that was intended to go to his wife has won his job back.
Are you paid for public holidays while on workers comp?
If an employee is absent on workers' compensation during a public holiday, should they still get paid for the holiday? Learn more here about workers' comp.
Restraint orders against employees: what to do
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.
Employer's rights when conducting an investigation
Striking the right balance between upholding the confidentiality of workplace investigations and affording employees the right to procedural fairness