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Slashing casual's hours amounted to dismissal

An employer who reduced a casual employee’s hours to zero because he was “moody” and clashed with a manager has failed with its jurisdictional objection to his general protections claim.

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Public holidays: what is double time and a half?

How do you calculate penalty rates for an employee who worked on a public holiday? Read more on penalty rates and public holidays here.

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The risks of accepting a 'heated' resignation

Resignations given in the 'heat of the moment' or in stressful situations need to be handled carefully. This case illustrates what can go wrong.

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WFH not a workplace right, court rules

An employee has failed with her claim that working from home was a workplace right covered by the general protections provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009. 

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Was Woolies liable for customer's broken knee?

When a woman slipped on a piece of fruit, fell over, and broke her knee in a supermarket, she blamed the store’s failure to promptly rectify the slip hazard. What happened next?

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Employment legislation in NSW

What legislation in NSW impacts industrial relations and employment issues? --30 June 2021

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Overtime: daily or cumulative calculation?

Calculating overtime can sometimes be tricky. Getting it wrong could result in underpayments: here’s how to work it out.

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Claim for work-related chemical sensitivity dismissed

A court has dismissed a worker's claim that exposure to a sanitiser triggered her debilitating chemical hypersensitivity.

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Gaining commitment to workplace safety

How do you create and maintain a positive workplace safety culture? Learn how to keep your people safe and comply with WHS legislation. 

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Letter of notification of redundancy

Making jobs redundant can pose significant risks for employers, including claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination. Make sure you follow a fair and proper process.