A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission serves as an important reminder to employees considering using AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to assist with their workplace disputes. While AI can be helpful, it can also get things wrong. In Reece Hoverd v M & J…
A recent Fair Work Commission decision highlights a concept that often surprises employees: you may not be entitled to redundancy pay if you are offered acceptable alternative employment. Under section 120 of the Fair Work Act, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) may reduce or eliminate redundancy…
Some significant changes to Australia’s workplace laws are taking effect in 2026. While primarily aimed at reforming employers’ systems and reporting, there will be direct, practical impacts for employees. Here’s an overview of what to be aware of this year. Superannuation will be paid with your…
The Federal Government has introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Bill 2025, a significant reform aimed at strengthening workplace protections for parents who experience the stillbirth or death of a child. Under existing laws, employees have been entitled to unpaid parental leave and government-funded parental…
The Federal Court has ordered the ABC to pay a total of $150,000 in pecuniary penalties for unlawfully dismissing journalist Antoinette Lattouf over her political views and for multiple breaches of its Enterprise Agreement. This penalty decision follows the earlier liability finding that the ABC’s actions…
Most employees are aware that they are bound to follow all lawful and reasonable directions issued by their employer. But is it lawful and reasonable to require an employee to spend or pay back money? Section 325 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) provides that…
