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Employees can have opinions, but they should consider contractual and/or statutory obligations before posting online.

The case, as unusual as its facts are, provides lessons for employers when considering whether to dismiss an employee.

A recent decision by Fair Work Australia (FWA) highlighted the need for employers to clearly communicate with injured workers and ensure that they are afforded procedural fairness when dealing with issues of reinstatement.

The process for exiting employees must comply with relevant statutory requirements to defend claims for unfair dismissal.

Because safety policies were applied inconsistently, Jetstar had to reinstate an engineer who committed safety breaches.

A Court recently held that an undischarged bankrupt was unable to seek compensation for unlawful dismissal.

A worker should always be given an opportunity to respond or explain their behaviour before a termination occurs.

This case concerned the termination of a senior executive's employment following allegations of sexual harassment.

As a result of the wording of the Act, the demotion of an employee, who still remains employed, may constitute dismissal.

Recent case guides the extent to which employees can "dissent" from the employer on matters that are the subject of political debate.

Whether a worker is an employee or contractor is an increasingly blurred question, particularly in the gig economy.

The Productivity Commission's Report noted that further reform was required in relation to the unfair dismissal regime.

Joe Catanzariti explains the landmark adverse action decision in Barclay v Bendigo TAFE to Boardroom Radio

Employers should ensure that staff are aware of how their conduct outside work can impact on their contract obligations.

During the ALP National Party Conference, the ALP released further details of its Industrial Relations Policy, Forward with Fairness.

Employers should proceed with caution until this area of employment law is settled to avoid any unfair dismissal claims.

Parties must make it clear in a negotiation if they do not intend to make a concluded bargain until they sign a deed.