by WorkLegal | Jul 21, 2026 | Employment Protections
In a recent decision the full bench of the Fair Work Commission affirmed that small businesses are expected to comply with modern award consultation obligations on redundancy, in refusing an employer’s appeal from an order to pay compensation for unfairly dismissing a... by WorkLegal | Jul 6, 2026 | Workplace Protections
In a recent decision the full Federal Court has rejected an appeal by a financial planner against a decision by the Federal Court to award damages for breach of a restraint clause in his employment contract by soliciting clients of his former employer. The Facts Our... by WorkLegal | Jun 15, 2026 | Workplace Protections
The Fair Work Commission has handed down a key decision phasing out junior rates for employees aged 18 to 20 affecting the retail, fast food, and pharmacy industries. Current junior rates Currently the General Retail Industry Award 2020, Fast Food Industry Award... by WorkLegal | Jun 2, 2026 | Workplace Protections
In a recent decision the Fair Work Commission refused to reduce the redundancy amount payable to a physiotherapist who was asked to accept a redeployment position located 300 km away. The Facts The employer was a provider of allied health services that operated in... by WorkLegal | May 19, 2026 | Workplace Protections
In a recent decision the Fair Work Commission found that a cleaning business unfairly dismissed a cleaner for allegedly skinny dipping at a mining camp party. The Facts The employee was employed as a cleaner on a mining site from 25 September 2024 until his dismissal...