Overtime pay in Australia carries strict legal protections under the Fair Work Act 2009, yet many workers don't realise they can legally refuse unreasonable extra hours beyond the standard 38 hour wo ...
A recent decision by Deputy President Abbey Beaumont found that air services provider dnata's mishandling of a sexual harassment complaint directly forced a university student's resignation, resultin ...
Landmark High Court Decision Reshapes Employer Obligations in Redundancy Cases During the economic downturn triggered by the COVID 19 pandemic in 2020, Helensburgh Coal experienced a substantial d ...
New employment laws will take effect for Australian small businesses with fewer than 15 employees on the 26th of August 2025. These changes end previous exemptions and mean small businesses must now ...
Somphong (Em) Thongkhamchanh initiated the first application under Australia's Fair Work Act's new unfair contracts jurisdiction (Section 536ND) in January 2025. This case, designated as UC2025/1, is ...
In the landmark case of Adams v Diamond Beach Holdings Pty Ltd Trading as Therapy Care (U2024/14017), the Fair Work Commission (FWC) delivered a significant ruling that underscores the importance of ...
Sexual harassment in Australian workplaces is a widespread problem impacting many people and businesses. Recent legislative changes aim to strengthen protections for workers and hold employers accoun ...
Australia's workforce is changing fast, with the gig economy growing rapidly. As digital platforms and non traditional jobs increase, new challenges in protecting workers' rights emerge. New prote ...
Employment contracts form the foundation of the employer employee relationship, outlining the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of both parties. However, situations may arise where an employ ...
Procedural fairness is a fundamental principle in Australian employment law that ensures fair and just treatment of employees during workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and dismissal proc ...