A broad range of new workplace laws impact significantly on employer obligations.

When organising the office party, employers should mindful of these tips to safely enjoy the end of year celebrations.

Employers must be vigilant when hiring casual employees, particularly throughout the festive season and into the new year.

As 2018 gets underway - what will your business do better this year in its approach to workplace relations?

They were ordered to pay the employer's costs on an indemnity basis, as they unreasonably refused the settlement offer.

The teachers were ordered to pay their former employer's indemnity costs, after they refused the settlement offer.

Do employers have to accommodate smokers, or are employers allowed to implement strict no-smoking policies?

Some employees see the Christmas period as an opportunity to focus more on festive season activities and less on work.

Single Touch Payroll is a new system for employers to report employee tax and superannuation information to the ATO.

Employers should exercise caution to avoid misrepresenting employment as an independent contracting arrangement.

Ensuring that you meet employment obligations and have sound employment practices in place is essential to your success.

A guide for employers who are hiring Christmas casuals.

Employment law covers a broad range of legal issues from common law and statute across state and federal jurisdictions.

This decision is a reminder on the importance of carefully drafting restraint of trade clauses in commercial agreements.

Employers need to think carefully about termination, due to risks of unfair dismissal and general protections claims.

What an employee does outside of the workplace, and outside of work hours, can impact on the employment relationship.

Article reminds employers about the appropriate communication channels to use when dismissing an employee.

Clear policies should monitor and regulate personal leave and employees should provide evidence of reasons for absences.

Employers should inform employees as early as possible of the necessity for annual leave or for work over this period.

A well-written contract that is appropriate for the circumstances is the key to a successful employment relationship.