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A Reserve Bank (RBA) employee who accidentally posted a racist message at work that was intended to go to his wife has won his job back. 

Are you clear on when summary dismissal amounts to adverse action? Read about an employer who successfully defeated an adverse action claim because it was unaware of a worker’s illness.

In Australia, many employees are living with a disability as part of their daily life. By providing the right support, employers can instil inclusive workplace practices and enhance diversity. 

The key issues facing Australian businesses have shifted away from the pandemic and towards recruiting and retaining talent in an increasingly uncertain economy.  

Where do you start when developing a work health and safety (WHS) system? Here are 10 tips for reviewing WHS procedures for a safe work environment.

A tribunal ruled that a woman was entitled to compensation for a condition known as ‘somatic symptom disorder’.

From next week the Fair Work Commission will have new powers and processes to deal with sexual harassment matters. 

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.

With extensive media coverage surrounding the release of "gender pay gap" data by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), it's important to understand what the data actually demonstrates.

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