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Punched co-worker in the face: dismissal not unfair
Considering she’d punched a co-worker in the face, a woman’s dismissal was not unfair, a commission has found.
Recording conversations at work: is it legal?
Is it lawful to secretly record a conversation in the workplace on a smartphone or any other device?
Queensland state legislation: workplace laws
The federal IR system applies to most Australian employers and their employees, including those in Queensland.
Why you need an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
As an employer, you must do everything ‘reasonably practicable’ to eliminate harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
Sacked: supervisor defied booze ban
A supervisor who defied a management directive and allowed his staff to drink alcohol at a work lunch was justifiably dismissed, a tribunal has ruled.
Should you rehire a former employee?
What recruitment issues can arise when a former employee rejoins your business? Learn about the pros and cons of rehiring past employees and the precautions you should take.
Resignation: Do casuals have to give notice?
When an employee resigns, they may need to give notice to their employer. Learn about notice periods for long-term casuals.
Sacked: was worker covered by Australian law?
An employee in Argentina was covered by Australian law because an email accepting the job offer was received in Australia, a tribunal has ruled.
Sacked: defecating in work area 'inexcusable'
Using your workplace as a toilet is never a good idea. Find out what happened to this miner when he decided to defecate in a drill hole.