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Do interstate employees get local public holidays?
Which public holidays apply when employees occasionally work interstate – those applying back in their home state/territory or those in the interstate location?
No permission to WFH so sacking justified
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that an employee who refused to work in her employer’s office – despite not having permission to work from home – was validly dismissed.
Sacked: 'reckless, rude, harassing and entirely inappropriate conduct'
A council worker with a history of unpleasant conduct towards others went on a 'path of destruction' one day at work.
Long service leave entitlements in Australia
An employee’s entitlement to long service leave depends on the state or territory they work in.
Rushed process made dismissal for sexual harassment unfair: FWC
After a worker’s unacceptable behaviour got him sacked, the Fair Work Commission found the inadequate process rendered his dismissal unfair, but that the employer could no longer trust the worker.
Autistic employee justifiably dismissed for “overstepping boundaries”
The Fair Work Commission upheld the dismissal of an NDIS employee with autism for overstepping professional boundaries.
Shift penalties
Shift penalties compensate employees for working ordinary hours that are generally considered undesirable or unsociable.
Employee ‘suspension’ versus ‘stand down’ – what’s the difference?
This article explains the difference between the concepts of ‘stand down’, ‘suspension’ and ‘no-work no-pay’.
Working from home: a checklist to keep you safe
Your work from home setup can impact your productivity at work and your overall mood, not to mention result in fatigue, injury or stress.