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Stress of WFH takes toll on paralegal
Working from home can take its toll on employees. The Fair Work Commission found it impacted this worker's mental health and performance.
What happens if you breach Victoria's health and safety rules?
Every employer needs to prioritise safety in the workplace. If you don’t, there will be consequences.
Club Loses Appeal Against Unfair Dismissal Finding In ‘stolen’ Drink Case
The Fair Work Commission has dismissed a club’s appeal against an unfair dismissal finding after they alleged an employee had stolen a drink, and sacked her. Read why the club lost the appeal.
Understand the new right to disconnect laws
From 26 August 2024, employees will have the right to disconnect from work communications outside of working hours. Learn what this means for employers and how to prepare for these changes.
Right To Disconnect: Could Paying An 'availability Allowance' Be The Solution?
The upcoming Right to Disconnect Bill has received both praise and criticism. While there are undeniable benefits, there are also equally significant challenges that threaten the viability of the initiative.
Employer in the wrong after dismissal by expedited redundancy
When a worker complained, took leave and put in a workers comp claim, the employer brought forward his redundancy. Read why the court found the employer unlawfully took adverse action for prohibited reasons.
Working from home – R U OK?
Some commentators were predicting that working-from-home injury claims were set to skyrocket during the coronavirus crisis: turns out they were right. Read on to find out about the common injuries and how to prevent them.
Strategies for effective layoff management in a hybrid work environment
Dealing with employee layoffs can be challenging. It can be a painful decision for businesses, especially during challenging economic times. There is no ideal way to communicate this difficult news. This article will provide valuable insights and advice on navigating this complex situation, especially in a hybrid working environment.
Do you accrue annual leave while absent on LSL?
Does annual leave accrue while someone is absent on long service leave?
Additional penalty for employer after adverse action judgment
When a commercial analyst complained about unreasonable overtime and a co-worker’s conduct, she was sacked. Read why the court imposed both compensation and penalty orders on the employer.