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A commission has ruled that a Thermomix appliance met the definition of a 'curative apparatus' under workers comp laws.

An employee with pre-existing wrist injuries has successfully argued her injury and pain were aggravated by workplace computer use.

Forklifts are involved in more workplace injuries and deaths than any other type of equipment, but new guidelines can help avoid the heavy financial and human costs.

A general manager who bombarded a worker with abusive messages had effectively ended the employment relationship, the FWC has ruled.

Are employees who refuse to relocate entitled to redundancy benefits?

There are a few important things employers will need to consider when rehiring after a redundancy. Find out here.

What are important work health and safety considerations when adjusting the width of access corridors in a warehouse?

Employers who underpay their workers could face fines of up to $4 million under wage theft reforms being considered by the federal government.

Making a 72-year-old employee an “honorary employee” and telling him “you don’t have to come in anymore” amounted to unfair dismissal and resulted in him being awarded compensation. The messages were delivered to him via text.

Is an employee on a 457 visa entitled to redundancy pay if there is no further work when the visa expires?