Workplace suicide: Police officer’s death sparks explosive bullying inquiry Employer fined $380K after workplace suicide According to the International Association
Security guard caught asleep with sports stream on phone gets dismissed A security surveillance officer who was fired for falling
LinkedIn Grief and the workplace LinkedIn Grief shows how toxic work culture often reveals itself at the worst possible moment.
Unfair Dismissal and the 21 day rule When a dismissal feels wrong, many employees wait for the “smoking gun”. They
Most people want to do good work. They want to meet deadlines, support their team, and feel proud of what
Dismissal is not always the answer A recent warehouse fire in Ontario, California has put one workplace issue into view.
Cost of unfair dismissal and general protection claims Employees often focus on compensation when considering legal action, but they rarely
In recent years, discussions about younger employees entering the workforce have intensified across industries. Managers, recruiters and senior professionals frequently
Pretty Privilege In late September 2025, a story out of Florida captured global attention for its bizarre and uncomfortable details.
The Fair Work Commission recently delivered a decision that sends a clear message to employees navigating redundancy: rejecting an alternative
Many workers walk away from their jobs feeling unsettled, embarrassed, or confused, unable to articulate why the dismissal felt wrong
What last year’s Fair Work Commission decisions revealed about Australian workplaces People often misunderstand unfair dismissal law as a moral
Most unfair dismissal cases do not start with a dramatic confrontation or a sudden termination meeting. They start earlier with
For most workers, a resignation seems final. Workers often assume their job is over once they send the email or
It began, as many modern workplace controversies now do, not in a boardroom, disciplinary meeting or tribunal hearing, but on
2025 marked a shift in workplace accountability and exposed forced exits. It has become abundantly clear that a decisive shift
And why you keep falling for them. Have you ever left the workplace realizing you agreed to something you didn’t
When a jar of Vegemite becomes a human-rights issue, what does this say about Australian’s other rights? Human rights issues
Jobs are moving overseas Over the years there has been a spike in Australian jobs being offshored to other countries.
Workplace violence gets unfair dismissal claim dropped There is a no violence policy at the Fair Work Commission. And for
Stress is killing you There is no secret that people are experiencing workplace stressed. Not only that, but employees are
Unexpected celebrities fired Public celebrity dismissals will always cause controversy and surprise. We can’t believe that the powerful people
New rights for a new type of employment Gig workers now have new rights under the Fair Work Act 2009.
When tragedy becomes an employment matter Amidst the tragedy and controversy of Charlie Kirk’s death, emerges an unexpected problem within
Workplace legal steps you can take if you’re bullied All Australian workers have the workplace legal right to protection from
Surgery and time off to get a boob job? Surgery and time off is obvious if it’s an emergency. But
The Fair Work Act entitles Australia workers to many workplace legal rights that protect them from unfair dismissal. Knowing what
Teachers and students learn an important lesson Teachers have a responsibility to their students. To be professional, courteous, and a
What does unlawful termination mean to you? Employees are provided general workplace protections that should not be impeded by employers.
Was Costco right to dismiss worker over visa status? An NSW Costco employee who was sacked for working while on
Indepdendent medical examinations Provided they have a lawful and reasonable reason, an employer has the right to direct a worker
We have often seen animals feature in unfair dismissal cases We have often seen animals feature in unfair dismissal cases,
How can an employee abandon their employment? Abandonment of employment is when an employee fails to go to work for