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When an employee is convicted of a crime and sent to jail, can they be dismissed without further investigation? It depends – this is what you need to consider.

If a rostered day off falls on a public holiday, is an employee entitled to an alternative day off? Find out more about rostered days off here.

When is an injury actually a workplace injury? Employers in Victoria should be aware of the definition of a workplace injury.

The legislative basis for the Victorian Government's compensation scheme is provided by the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.

A worker was sacked after making an impromptu visit to his workplace while apparently intoxicated. The commission ruled the dismissal was fair, but scolded the employer for failing to exercise 'basic human decency'.

This case highlights the importance of consistent application of workplace policies and adherence to procedures.

Was this redundancy really a dismissal in disguise? A hair salon employee challenged her termination, claiming unfair dismissal after being made redundant without consultation. The Fair Work Commission had to determine if financial downturn justified the employer's actions, despite procedural missteps. Find out how the case unfolded and what it means for employers.

An employee who is about to go on four weeks' annual leave has just resigned. Can you cancel the leave and make them work out the notice period?

Siobhann Provost