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The Fair Work Commission ruled that a text message composed using ChatGPT to terminate a legal assistant's employment was a termination at the employer's initiative, not abandonment, as the employee was legitimately on leave.

Annualised wage arrangements are changing for restaurants and hospitality businesses at the beginning of September.

What obligations do building owners have for maintaining lifts, fire safety systems, and other services? Read more here about building-related responsibilities. 

If an employee dies, who receives any outstanding wages? Learn about death of an employee policies and the tax implications of transferring entitlements.

Was this redundancy really a dismissal in disguise? A hair salon employee challenged her termination, claiming unfair dismissal after being made redundant without consultation. The Fair Work Commission had to determine if financial downturn justified the employer's actions, despite procedural missteps. Find out how the case unfolded and what it means for employers.

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

Was a mining company vicariously liable for injuries caused by an employee’s breach of his duty of care, and was it entitled to indemnity from a labour hire company’s insurer? Check out the court’s reasoning.

Today's workplace comprises five generations with distinct mental health support expectations and preferences.

We explore the WHS requirements a company should put in place for an employee who works alone. Read on to find out.