Employment Law Handbook

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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

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Can we withhold termination pay for insufficient notice of resignation?

Can we make a deduction from an employee's employment termination pay if they don't give the required notice upon resignation?

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Are we required to pay for an employee's counselling sessions at their request?

Can an employee take personal/carer’s leave without producing a medical certificate?

Can an employee take personal/carer's leave without having to produce a medical certificate to support it?

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4 financial year changes you need to know about

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New national minimum wage rates for 2025–2026

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Proposal to increase sanctions for corporate occupational health and safety offenders

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Federal Labor announces plan to legislate to prevent further exemptions for award penalty rates

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New Budget measure to limit restraint of trade clauses

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