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Early retirement scheme
The early retirement scheme is an incentive for older employees to retire early. Learn more about the early retirement scheme and your obligations here.
Public holiday or personal leave – which entitlement applies?
What happens if an employee is absent on personal leave on a public holiday?
Is it safe to drive using hands-free telephony?
What health and safety factors arise if employees make phone calls while driving for work? How can you minimise risks?
Harassing a co-worker in airport lounge was “in course of employment”
The Fair Work Commission upheld the dismissal of a mine worker for sexually harassing co-workers in an airport lounge and on a flight, ruling the incidents occurred "in the course of employment." The decision highlights employers' duty to prevent sexual harassment, even during work-related travel.
If an employee is a sales rep and a manager, what award applies?
Many managers wear different hats within a business. How do you determine if they are covered by an award?
What is paid no safe job leave?
Paid no safe job leave applies where an employee is fit to work but it is inadvisable for a time because of risks associated with pregnancy or hazards.
Do you run the day? Or does the day run you?
Running a business can take its toll on your mental health. Could good time management turn things around?
IR changes feedback, Sexual Harassment Benchbook, October Safety Month
Stay informed on the latest workplace updates, including the review of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Amendment, the release of the Sexual Harassment Disputes Benchbook, and key highlights from National Safe Work Month. Discover how these changes impact job security, workplace safety, and employee rights.
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.
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?