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Do employers have to provide employee meals?
Most awards require that employers provide meals or a meal allowance for employees who work overtime. Find out more information about employee meals here.
Was she sacked or did she resign in the ‘heat of the moment’?
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.
When is a resignation not a resignation?
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.
The power of personal connections: how regular one-on-one meetings build trust
One-on-one meetings provide opportunities to check in with employees professionally and personally and reinforce psychological safety.
The pros and cons of a voluntary redundancy
There are advantages and disadvantages to using voluntary redundancy as a way to downsize your workforce. Here's what you need to know.
Medicinal cannabis – what employers need to do
The legal use of cannabis-based products for medicinal reasons is becoming a reality around Australia. Read on to find out how employers can confront the issue in the workplace. --3 September 2021
Over-award payments
Some employers make over-award payments intending to compensate employees for the removal of certain entitlements. But there can be traps. Learn more here.
Certificate of Service definition
A Certificate of Service is also known as a Statement of Employment and offers basic details about a terminated employee’s position. Find out more here.
Working night shift alone: what are the WHS issues?
We explore the WHS requirements a company should put in place for an employee who works alone. Read on to find out.
Video footage fails to crush damages claim
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.