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We’ve put together some tips on how employers can support neurodivergent employees.

A County Court of Victoria case ruled a bricklayer was an independent contractor, not an employee, under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, highlighting the importance of formal agreements in employment relationships.

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.

An employer's attempt to "accept" an employee's earlier resignation backfired when the Fair Work Commission ruled it as a dismissal. Learn why once a resignation is withdrawn, it can't be revived without mutual agreement, and how employers can protect themselves in similar situations.

A termination decision due to poor health was not harsh despite medical evidence saying the employee could return to their previous employment.

Recruitment managers in Queensland Police went too far in trying to comply with a directive to achieve a 50-50 gender balance, says the state’s Crime and Corruption Commission. Read on to find out how to balance the best person for the role versus balancing gender.

Legal experts anticipate that the Albanese government will likely tighten regulations on post-employment restrictions in Australia, inspired by the recent US Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) ban on new non-compete clauses in employment contracts.

This case interprets the meaning of 'regular and systematic' casual employment.