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Worker loses request to work from home permanently

A bank employee who requested to work from home permanently for fear of contracting COVID has lost her request to permanently work from home, with the Fair Work Commission finding her application "simply unreasonable".

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Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature: appeal dismissed

Do you think it’s a defence against liability for sexual harassment to say ‘We didn’t mean it that way’? Read about an employer who disregarded how a worker might feel about having her photo used.

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Dismissal Was Fair, After Accident Triggered Psych Issues

A year after a multi-vehicle crash brought on a worker’s mental health issues and rendered her unable to do her job, she was sacked, and complained of unfair dismissal. Read why the FWC found it neither harsh nor unfair.

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Dismissal unfair because alcohol and fatigue rules weren’t clear, or consistently applied

An airline employee’s dismissal was ruled unfair by the Fair Work Commission after it was found that the airline’s alcohol and fatigue policies were unclear, inconsistently applied, and difficult to access. The employee, who had taken steps to ensure he was fit for work, was reinstated.

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Why good workers aren't always great managers

Many employees are promoted to management roles because they perform well in their current roles. But that doesn't mean they'll be good managers.

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Employer and labour-hire firm fined for ageism

The Federal Court has fined a labour supplier and a contractor after ruling they took adverse action against a 70-year old grader operator by refusing to employ him because of his age. The labour-hire firm was fined more than twice as much as the employer. Read how the court reached its decision.

Public holidays – for part time employee whose hours vary

What happens if you have part time employees that have say 20 guaranteed hours a week for example, stipulated in their contract but their days of work are not set?

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Employer not covered by Privacy Act’s employee records exemption

A recent case found an employer breached privacy laws by sharing an employee’s medical information with staff, despite claiming workplace health and safety obligations. The exemption for employee records under the Privacy Act 1988 didn’t apply, resulting in the employer paying compensation.

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What to include in your business travel policy

Business travel policies can be complex, especially if staff do a lot of overseas travel. Read here about what a policy should contain, what factors it should take into account, and how to manage compliance. 

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Working from home and employer responsibilities

How far should employers go to ensure the health and safety of staff working from home? Read more here about your duties towards employees working away from the office.