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Are you clear on when summary dismissal amounts to adverse action? Read about an employer who successfully defeated an adverse action claim because it was unaware of a worker’s illness.

To address the new regulations for hiring casual workers, which will take effect in August, HR professionals must take the following actions to ensure compliance and a smooth transition.

Some commentators were predicting that working-from-home injury claims were set to skyrocket during the coronavirus crisis: turns out they were right. Read on to find out about the common injuries and how to prevent them.

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

Can employers deduct amounts from an employee's termination pay if a garnishee order is in place? Read more about termination payments here. 

New legislation in Queensland imposes a broad positive duty on employers to prevent not just harassment and discrimination, but also "objectionable conduct" in the workplace. The law requires proactive measures, including prevention plans and regular reviews of control measures following complaints.

Being distracted for even a few seconds while driving can be dangerous. But does it justify dismissal? Read this case to find out.

When a carpenter fell into a river and ‘three years of hell’, the Court’s focus landed on the supervisor’s role. Read about what went wrong.

An employee who is absent on workers compensation has resigned. What entitlements are due?

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