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Aside from the obvious social disadvantages of non-traditional working hours, can shift work harm people’s health? If so, what can employers do about it?

Can you absorb prescribed award wage rate increases into existing over-award payments? Read an explanation of what employers are (and are not) allowed to do here.

Many managers wear different hats within a business. How do you determine if they are covered by an award?

A new study confirms that managers contacting employees after hours is causing extra job stress.  

An award clause prohibiting split shifts applies to both part-time and full-time workers, the Federal Court has decided.

Are employees entitled to paid leave if they unexpectedly have to leave work to collect a child from school? Learn more about carer’s leave here.

In 2021, Australia has seven national public holidays, two of which fall during Easter – Good Friday and Easter Monday. In addition, Easter Saturday is observed as a public holiday nationally except in Tasmania and Western Australia, and Easter Sunday is a public holiday in Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people work, with remote work becoming the norm for many. But what happens if you want employees back in the office and they refuse?