Employment law

LVMH backlash puts Australian appearance-based hiring under scrutiny

Lawyers warn Australian dress codes can tip into discrimination if enforcement isn't tied to a genuine business need

LVMH backlash puts Australian appearance-based hiring under scrutiny

Full Bench lifts payout after employer ended resignation notice early

The notice period an employer tried to skip ended up setting the size of the bill

Full Bench lifts payout after employer ended resignation notice early

Fair Work rules labour hire time doesn't count toward unfair dismissal eligibility

Four projects on site before the direct hire, and the clock still started from scratch

Fair Work rules labour hire time doesn't count toward unfair dismissal eligibility

Court quashes medical panel opinion in Woolworths injury claim

One line in the panel's reasons undid its finding on 14 years of work

Court quashes medical panel opinion in Woolworths injury claim

Worker who used AI in 'hopeless' claim ordered to pay employer's legal costs

FWC says the employee acted unreasonably for continuing the claim despite its warnings

Worker who used AI in 'hopeless' claim ordered to pay employer's legal costs

When does employee absence amount to abandonment of employment?

What lessons can employers learn from the Haque decision?

When does employee absence amount to abandonment of employment?