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The Fair Work Commission found an employee’s dismissal for misconduct justified but ruled that summary dismissal was excessive. Instead, the employer was ordered to pay the notice period, underscoring the need for employers to ensure grounds for summary dismissal are clear and warranted.

It’s important to consult employees about major workplace changes that will impact them. Learn more about consultation here.

What does it mean to ‘attain the age at which a person may retire’? And where does this fit in with ‘preservation age’ and eligibility for the aged pension? The Federal Court has just answered these questions.

Is it grounds for termination if an employer discovers an employee didn't disclose a pre-existing condition or injury? Learn more here.

Employees will often kick on after a work event finishes. Is an employer liable for any injury or accident suffered by employees attending after-work events?

How do we calculate redundancy entitlements if a part-timer regularly worked additional hours? Read to get the answer.

A property manager was summarily dismissed for failing to comply with her employer’s policy to wear a mask when doing property inspections. Was that fair?

Vaccination against influenza this year is even more critical, according to the Australian Department of Health. Read on for employer flu jab responsibilities.

From next week the Fair Work Commission will have new powers and processes to deal with sexual harassment matters.