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An employer with a “zero tolerance” drug/alcohol policy dismissed an employee who refused to provide a urine sample on medical grounds.

Can an employee refuse to work overtime during the Christmas-New Year period on WHS grounds? 

Brace yourself. If you're planning to close down over the festive season you may find some employees are less than impressed. 

After a worker’s unacceptable behaviour got him sacked, the Fair Work Commission found the inadequate process rendered his dismissal unfair, but that the employer could no longer trust the worker.

Learn where employers often go wrong when planning a Christmas shutdown. This guide covers notice requirements, award provisions, and managing employee leave to ensure a smooth holiday period.

The Federal Court has fined a labour supplier and a contractor after ruling they took adverse action against a 70-year old grader operator by refusing to employ him because of his age. The labour-hire firm was fined more than twice as much as the employer. Read how the court reached its decision.

New research reveals a 3.2% decline in the proportion of women in part-time work, hinting at a shift toward gender equality. Employers are encouraged to embrace flexible work arrangements, reduce career penalties for part-time employees, and support women's full-time participation.

A former Nine Entertainment employee alleged bullying and racial discrimination, but the tribunal found no evidence, attributing the issues to communication problems instead.

If an employee leaves part-way into the year, do they receive a pro-rata amount of their annual bonus in their redundancy pay?

The Fair Work Commission is reviewing the inclusion of a work-from-home clause in the Clerks Private Sector Award 2020. This proposed change could impact millions of Australian employees by removing barriers to remote work arrangements.