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Damage to employee's property
If an employee’s property is damaged while they are at work, is the employer responsible? Find out more about employee property here.
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.
Employee quits during redundancy notice period
What happens if an employee resigns during a redundancy notice period? Would they still be entitled to a payout?
Were psych injuries due to grog or personal matters?
In these two cases, employers attempted to argue that they were not responsible for employees' psychological injuries. Were they right?
What should a driver safety procedure cover?
What do you need to think about when developing driver safety policies and procedures? Read more here to find out about driver safety rules for company fleets.
Out of hours behaviour not work-related: dismissal unfair
Can you sack someone for what they do in their own time? Not necessarily. Read about a case where the employer sacked a man caught drink driving, then had to reinstate him.
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.
Workplace investigations: The dos and don'ts
Workplace investigations can be crucial to the successful resolution of a complaint or the defence of a legal claim against your business.
Two jobs into one: redundancy or dismissal?
When making a role redundant, employers need to ensure the redundancy is genuine. Read this case about a redundancy dispute.
The South Australian Return to Work Act
The 2014 Return To Work Act was established in South Australia to support employees injured in the workplace as they return to work. Learn more here.