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Hearings at the Fair Work Commission – what to expect

The Fair Work Commission plays an essential role in Australia's workplace relations, acting as an independent tribunal that handles a range of employment disputes. Whether you are an employer or employee, being involved in a workplace dispute can be daunting, and even...

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Redundancy in the Workplace – What Employers Need to Know

Change is typical in the modern workplace as companies adapt to shifting market demands and technological advancements. Whether it’s through the sale, relocation or restructuring of a business, or a downturn in the market, redundancies in the workplace are sometimes...

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Wage theft laws in force for intentional underpayment of wages

Wage theft involves deliberately underpaying an employee’s rightful wages and other entitlements. It robs workers of their income and undermines the fundamental principles of fair work. In response to these issues, the Commonwealth government has introduced laws to...

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Misleading and Deceptive Conduct in the Workplace

Conduct which is misleading and deceptive can seriously undermine the trust between employers and employees. In this article, we consider the law around misleading and deceptive conduct in the workplace and shed light on how both employees and employers can respond to...

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When is a resignation really a dismissal?

The termination of employment is sometimes viewed as a straightforward process, typically initiated by an employee's resignation or an employer's decision to dismiss an employee. However, the concept of ‘constructive dismissal’ introduces a layer of complexity to such...

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