When drafted properly, position descriptions can be an invaluable tool for both employers and employees.

It is possible for employers to manage situations involving employees or job applicants with criminal records carefully.

The Full Bench ruled that "termination at the initiative of the employer" was termination of the employment relationship.

Whilst handling informal complaints can be difficult, ignoring them could have significant consequences on a business.

The FWC decision that most employee dismissals should be communicated in person may place small business owners at risk.

Building contractors should be aware of ways to protect themselves or their company from risky contracts and projects.

Employers should be cautious, but there are steps that can be taken if suspected misuse of personal leave is an issue.

Non-attendance at court - or at a FWC conciliation or hearing - never goes well for the party not in attendance.

If you decide that your new hire isn't the right person for the job, it is almost always best to take action swiftly.

The employer did not unfairly dismiss the employee by terminating his employment after he was involved in a fight.

Employers wish to limit sickies over the upcoming Easter period so we have provided some tips to protect their interests.

Mental health in the workplace is an employer's problem and it is a critical part of managing a modern workforce.

3 Cases show that even when employees behave badly, employers need to follow protocol throughout the termination process.

Article discusses the new family and domestic leave provisions and highlights practical considerations for employers.

An employee was unfairly dismissed for refusing to follow an order to log in and out of work using a fingerprint scanner.

A forced resignation occurs when an employer threatens to terminate your employment if you refuse to resign.

Employers should review employment frameworks, with increases to minimum wages and proposed changes to modern awards.

This Month in Review considers recent workplace matters and employment law in the news and in the courts.

Employers should be very careful before terminating employment by reason of an employee's 'abandonment' of the role.

An employer's right to dismiss an employee for offensive, derogatory or inappropriate social media comments has been upheld.