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The Fair Work Commission had to determine if financial downturn justified the employer's actions, despite procedural missteps.

Think you can deduct money from an employee’s pay for any damages or breakages at work? Chances are it’s an unlawful deduction and you’re in breach of the Fair Work Act.

The Fair Work Commission has rejected a worker’s claim that she was at risk of psychological harm from being bullied on a Facebook page.

Most outdoor workers are fairly well-informed about sun safety, but many don’t take the precautions they should, despite living where the rates of skin cancer are among the highest in the world.

Employees have different long service leave entitlements depending on where they work.

A tribunal has ruled the dismissal of a worker for sexual harassment and inappropriate communication with work colleagues was justified but said the employer must work harder to prevent harassment.

In a post-COVID world, keeping people safe at work will present a special challenge for anyone who likes to tough it out when they’re sick, and go to work anyway.

My Business acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

You may be able to support them by implementing some work health and safety (WHS) guidelines.

Having a valid reason for dismissing someone won't keep you out of the Fair Work Commission, as this employer found out.