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Case Law

Manufacturer prosecuted for employee’s bullying of apprentice

FWC takes restrictive view on employer’s right to unilaterally change part-time work agreements

Flexible work arrangements can be inconsistent with terms of enterprise agreements

Is a role with reduced hours and responsibilities an acceptable alternative for redeployment?

Practical reality test finds worker is an employee

Maximum penalty imposed for non-compliance with direction to rectify underpayments

FWC illuminates right to request flexible work arrangement

Sexual harassment complaint against sole director costs video company $40,000

Voting on rail agreement approved after Electrical Trades Union's bargaining complaints dismissed

Industrial action suspended at Newcastle Private Hospital to protect patient safety

Appeal denied after employee wins reinstatement following alcohol-related dismissal

Eateries operators ordered to serve up more than $800,000 in shocking underpayment case

Unearthing serious work health and safety risks

Company found to owe bonuses to two departing employees

Psychologist’s request to work remotely reasonably refused