New research from Safe Work Australia has highlighted the physical and psychosocial risks facing more than 2.3 million sales and service workers across Australia, including
An employee says they’re done, walks out or tells you they don’t want to keep working. It might sound like a resignation, but a recent
When an employee stops attending work and won’t respond to calls or emails, it can be tempting to assume they’ve abandoned their employment. A recent
A recent Fair Work case considered whether an employee could work from home while acting as the primary carer for two young children, and when an employer may have reasonable grounds to refuse the request.
From 1 October 2026, Regulation 79 of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 will apply to high-risk construction work in Western Australia, following
A Western Australian construction company has received a record $1.75 million fine following the death of a worker
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.