Employment Law Handbook

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Fair Work Commission developing working from home term for modern awards

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Checklist: How to determine whether you are meeting your new obligations

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The FWC arbitrates after employer refuses request to work from home

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When can the FWC arbitrate disputes about flexible work arrangement requests?

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Can an employee backdate their resignation?

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Company and director prosecuted over death of subcontractor

Tickle gets the last laugh in transgender discrimination win

When can overpayment of wages in one pay period set-off underpayment in another?

FWC clarifies how to calculate the minimum employment period

Demotion found to be in response to poor performance in general protections claim

Recent Q&As

Must we provide notice to dismiss a casual employee?

Must we provide notice to dismiss a casual employee? Does this change if the casual has been engaged for more than 12 months?

Can we change an employee’s position when they return from parental leave?

Can we require an employee to go into a different role on her return from parental leave?

Can employees use long service leave in lieu of annual leave?

Can employees use their long service leave when they run out of annual leave?

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Fair Work Commission developing working from home term for modern awards

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Checklist: How to determine whether you are meeting your new obligations

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How the new rules on casual conversion will work

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Award term fleshes out workplace delegates’ rights

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Multi-enterprise bargaining stream wakes up

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