In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fair Work Commission has introduced a range of temporary variations to modern awards to create more flexibility for Australian employers and employees.

The success or otherwise of an unfair dismissal application largely depends on whether the employee is entitled to protection under the Fair Work Act.

Employers must set up a system for employee records to reflect the different stages of the employment lifecycle and capture all relevant information.

A former sales manager has been found in contempt of court for breaching court undertakings that he would not contact his former employer's customers.

An independent contractor who demonstrated Tupperware products has had her claims of unlawful adverse action rejected because a court found she was a true independent contractor and not an employee.

The Fair Work Commission has ruled an employee was fairly dismissed, after he made a series of racist and sexist comments to his colleagues.

A recent unfair dismissal case shows how performance management can be a challenging process, especially when employees are working remotely.

A bottle shop attendant in Cairns was recently awarded compensation in excess of $39,000 after she was dismissed for being pregnant.

There have been a number of prosecutions this year that have resulted in workplace bullies being found to have breached their WH&S duties.

The Federal Court recently handed down a decision that is likely to have significant impacts on the accrual and taking of personal/carer’s leave.