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Reduction in Casual Hours Found to be Unfair Dismissal
For regular casual employees, reducing hours may carry more risk than many employers realise.
June 18, 2026
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For regular casual employees, reducing hours may carry more risk than many employers realise.
This case highlights why clear procedures and effective controls matter long before something goes wrong.
From 1 December 2026, Australia will move from Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) to Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) for airborne contaminants.
Performance management can be uncomfortable, but that doesn’t make it unlawful. A recent Fair Work ruling shows where the line is drawn.
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to the National Minimum Wage and all Modern Award minimum wage rates, effective from the first
The Fair Work Commission has handed down its latest wage review decision, affecting minimum wages and Award rates across Australia.
While new Fair Work Fuel Cost Recovery Order is directed at road transport contractual chains, many businesses may be impacted without realising it.
Managing who is on-site and ensuring they’ve been properly inducted is a key part of maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. We’ve introduced a new
Many businesses have a risk register in place but in practice, it’s common for the document to be completed once, filed away, and rarely referred
Parental leave is usually planned well in advance. But when circumstances change, many employers are not sure what they can and can’t do. Recently, we