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     A proactive culture addressing sexual harassment in the workplace is required, rather than waiting until someone has been sexually harassed , say Monash University researchers. 

Understand an employer's legal obligations to provide drinking water for their employees.

Working at heights is a high-risk activity. Learn more here about the rules regarding equipment used when working at heights. 

The University of South Australia's study sheds light on the challenges and biases experienced in the workplace, urging for systemic changes to support workers during pregnancy and parenthood.

A director allowed sexual harassment to continue for months which escalated to assault, and $150,000 was paid in damages.

A year after a multi-vehicle crash brought on a worker’s mental health issues and rendered her unable to do her job, she was sacked, and complained of unfair dismissal. Read why the FWC found it neither harsh nor unfair.

An employee who was involved in an argument with a publican while wearing her work uniform should not have been summarily dismissed on the basis of damaging her employer’s reputation, a tribunal has ruled. 

Finding the right staff is critical to maintaining a well-skilled and productive workforce. Skills and labour shortages, wage competition, and a shrinking workforce are all reasons to examine your employment practices to ensure you can find your next worker as easily as possible.