Archive for March 2026

A recent Fair Work Commission (Commission) decision highlights the limits of employer obligations when managing long-term illness and uncertain return-to-work prospects. In the case of Jodie Daunis v Rivercity Ferries…

Adverse action claims tied to work health and safety (WHS) complaints remain a real risk for employers – but a recent Federal Circuit and Family Court decision demonstrates how defensible…

Ever wondered what your obligations would be as a business owner, a manager or HR professional if an employee requested to take extended carer’s leave to accompany a family member…

The Victorian government has announced plans to introduce legislation that would give employees the legal right to work from home (WFH) for at least two days a week, marking a…

A recent decision from the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) has sent a clear message to employers: ticking the box on sexual harassment training is not enough. It’s not just…