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The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a case involving an employee who claimed unfair dismissal by her employer. The employee, who performed her duties remotely out of the Philippines, asserted that despite being labelled as an independent contractor, the...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has rejected an unfair dismissal claim filed by a female fly-in fly-out (FIFO) worker who was fired for sexually harassing two male colleagues. The technician worked as a production technician for a labour hire provider for...
To get the most out of workplace training, employers need to understand how the brain works. When it comes to coaching and learning, and achieving genuine behavioural change from employees, learning programs that are developed with this in mind will be...
To succeed in any industry, employers must innovate and evolve to stay competitive; and that involves helping employees to continuously develop. Making employee development a key part of the business culture ensures workers stay up to date on industry best practices...
Even with great people on the team, ensuring that everyone is working at their best can be challenging. Whether there is a lack of collaboration, communication issues hindering productivity, or perhaps managers who lack the skills or experience to lead teams...
The new 10 day paid family and domestic violence leave (FDV Leave) is now available for Western Australian employees under the state industrial relations system. This means that full-time, part-time, and casual employees are eligible to take the new 10-day paid...
A recent case held in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court found Court Services Victoria (CSV) to breach the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) occurring between 2015 and 2018 and issued a fine of almost $380,000. This significant penalty demonstrates the...
With the Closing Loopholes Part 2 workplace reforms now in effect, the updates surrounding the nature of the casual employment relationship is of particular interest to many businesses, with casual employees making up a significant proportion of the Australian workforce, especially...
Case study The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a case involving an employee who was dismissed after their employer refused to accommodate a request for flexible working arrangements due to medical issues. The decision emphasises the importance of maintaining clear communication...
The Australian employment law landscape is changing with plenty of new rules and regulations taking hold in 2024, particularly for casual workers. Under changes to the Fair Work Act, many casual workers may become eligible to opt to change to full...