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Can we dismiss an employee who has had his driving licence suspended?

If someone takes unpaid leave during a probation period, does it count as service when determining eligibility for unfair dismissal? 

Can an employee be dismissed for prolonged absences on sick or personal/carer’s leave? It depends... the legal position is explained here.

When an employee resigns, they may need to give notice to their employer. Learn about notice periods for long-term casuals.

A tribunal has found a manager’s email reprimanding an employee was unreasonable and caused a psychiatric injury. 

When employees are on leave for extended periods of time it can really disrupt the business.

Do you know for sure which of your workers are employees and which are independent contractors? Read about how one employer’s mistake played out.

A Sydney jeweller who lavished praise and gifts on a manager, and slapped her bottom, has been hit with a hefty damages payout.

Having a valid reason for dismissing someone won't keep you out of the Fair Work Commission, as this employer found out.

An employer's violence de-escalation policies did not allow for reasonable self-defence in the face of provocation, a commission has found.