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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
In the digitally connected modern workplace, the concept of the "right to disconnect" has emerged as a decisive issue, sparking discussions and debates across industries. As technology disrupts the l ...
Losing your job is a tough experience, but it can be even more devastating if you feel you were unfairly dismissed. Fortunately, Australian law provides workers with some protections in these situati ...
It is important to have a good understanding of your rights at work to ensure that you are treated fairly and have a safe working environment. In this article, we will investigate the eight legal rig ...