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A man who claimed to have suffered a psychological injury after being accused of sexual harassment has had his compensation claim denied by a tribunal. 

A recent court decision provides a cautionary tale for businesses and highlights the importance of ensuring deeds are properly drafted.

An employee who downed half a bottle of scotch and later failed a random alcohol test has won his job back. 

Despite having a valid reason for dismissal, a tribunal has upheld a worker's unfair dismissal claim after finding the employer failed to follow procedural fairness.

7 March 2024

The Black Dog Institute has launched two new mental health training programs for leaders in the workplace.

If an employee is sick on a public holiday, should payment for the day be as a public holiday or as personal/carer’s leave? Learn more about sick leave and public holiday entitlements here.

Starting a business is incredibly exciting, but there’s also a lot to get your head wrapped around. From your initial business idea to deciding how to finance your operation, there are many stages you'll go through.  

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

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.