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The Fair Work Commission has rejected a worker’s claim that she was dismissed, after she resigned then tried to withdraw her resignation. Read about why the FWC found for the employer.

After a worker walked off the job saying he was ‘out’ and ‘done’, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) decided he did not resign but was sacked. Read why the FWC found his ‘heat of the moment’ action did not show an intention to resign.

One-on-one meetings provide opportunities to check in with employees professionally and personally and reinforce psychological safety.

There are advantages and disadvantages to using voluntary redundancy as a way to downsize your workforce.  Here's what you need to know. 

Most full-time, part-time, or casual employees are entitled to long service leave.

The Fair Work Commission found that an employee who resigned after his pay rise request was rejected and he was offered another job was not forced to resign. The FWC ruled that dissatisfaction with a management decision does not equate to constructive dismissal.

When does poor behaviour amount to serious misconduct? Read why a court awarded a worker over $365K after finding his objectionable conduct did not justify termination without notice.

We explore the WHS requirements a company should put in place for an employee who works alone. Read on to find out.

If an employee is sick on a public holiday, should payment for the day be as a public holiday or as personal/carer’s leave? Learn more about sick leave and public holiday entitlements here.

A worker has been given the green light to pursue his claim for pain, suffering, and loss of earning capacity, despite surveillance showing him performing various activities.