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Work from home dispute ramps ups
Can a return-to-the-office ultimatum be enforced? Commonwealth Bank employees are about to find out.
Understanding Work-Related Violence and Aggression in Australia: Key Insights from the Latest Report
The latest report from Safe Work Australia reveals significant trends in work-related violence and aggression, highlighting the need for employers to enhance workplace safety.
How to manage the psychosocial risks of hybrid work
The rise of hybrid work arrangements has created new challenges for managing psychosocial risks.
Overtime and Saturday work
Are you confused about entitlements to overtime payments when modern awards allow for ordinary hours to be worked on Saturdays? Read on for an example of how it works.
Can overtime work be refused on WHS grounds?
Can an employee refuse to work overtime during the Christmas-New Year period on WHS grounds?
Fewer women in part-time work may open doors to gender equality
New research reveals a 3.2% decline in the proportion of women in part-time work, hinting at a shift toward gender equality. Employers are encouraged to embrace flexible work arrangements, reduce career penalties for part-time employees, and support women's full-time participation.
Annual leave: can you make someone work?
Can you require employees to work while they are on annual leave because you are short-staffed, there is a backlog of work, or an emergency arises.
Extreme weather — who pays if employees can’t work?
When extreme weather forces employees to leave work early, do employers still need to pay? This article explores payment obligations under modern awards and the Fair Work Act, offering guidance for employers during weather-related disruptions.
Should medical appointments be outside work hours?
Can an employer insist an employee schedule medical appointments outside work hours?
The South Australian Return to Work Act
The 2014 Return To Work Act was established in South Australia to support employees injured in the workplace as they return to work.