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No privacy breach: CCTV exposed theft
An employee was dismissed after CCTV footage showed her stealing cosmetics from a pharmacy. She then claimed her privacy had been breached.
Breach of a company policy – consider unfair dismissal
Company policies are not regulated by law, but do provide a basis for employee conduct in the workplace. Learn more about company policies here.
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. Learn more here.
How to create a healthy and safe office environment
While it’s easy to identify hazards in high risk environments, office safety hazards are less easy to identify. It may not be obvious, but computers, tripping hazards and workplace ergonomics all affect an employee’s health at work.
How to create a positive workplace culture that lets your employees be their best
Does your business have a strongly driven, values-based culture? Do your employees share beliefs and ideals? Is there a sense of community, where everyone is valued and appreciated?
Victoria leads the way with paid reproductive and period leave for public sector employees
Public sector employees in Victoria will soon have access to 5 days of reproductive leave. This leave is intended for women and gender-diverse people experiencing issues related to period pain, menopause, perimenopause, and IVF treatment.
Unpaid parental leave: what if you're not eligible?
What options does an employee have if they aren't entitled to unpaid parental leave? Learn more here about unpaid parental leave and other entitlements.
Being asked to “get the coffees” wasn’t gender discrimination
In a recent workplace incident, a female worker claimed gender discrimination after being asked to "get the coffees" at a client workshop. Despite her allegations of past bullying and discomfort, the Fair Work Commission ruled that the request did not amount to discrimination.