Fair Work upholds dismissal of employee who was terminated after not providing proof of vaccination
The employee was refused an extension of time for his unfair dismissal application after his termination of employment letter was sent to an email address that he did not check.
7-Eleven ordered to pay $595,000 after misleading franchisee over lease terms
The retailer was found to have breached the Australian Consumer Law in its pre-purchase dealings with a couple who bought the 7-Eleven Heathmont store in 2015.
Act now: Everything business owners need to know about the new mandatory Director IDs
Director identification numbers (Director IDs) will be a mandatory requirement from April 5, 2022. Here's why business owners need to act now, and how to apply.
Why every employer should have a family and domestic violence policy
The recognition of family and domestic violence in employment laws is critical, yet ours are lacking in both content and messaging, writes Wesley Rogers from Marque Lawyers.
Employee loses unfair dismissal bid after being terminated over Facebook posts
The employee was dismissed after making a series of posts to his Facebook page that were considered offensive, derogatory and inconsistent with his employer's values and policies.
Fair Work unfair dismissal claims have not increased despite vaccine mandates: Report
A new report says the Fair Work Commission has so far been spared a flood of unfair dismissal applications related to vaccine mandates.
Why the ACCC is suing Meta over crypto scam ads, and what it could mean for digital platforms if it wins
The ACCC alleges Meta failed to take sufficient steps to stop displaying scam cryptocurrency ads on Facebook in 2019, even after receiving complaints.
The ATO is back issuing Director Penalty Notices but payment arrangements are no longer accepted
While the ATO put most overdue tax collection on hold during the pandemic, it has now recommenced some collection activity, including the issuing of Director Penalty Notices.
“Brazen”: Ex-employee sacked for historic sexual harassment sues Bunnings
An accountant who was previously found guilty of historical sexual harassment in the workplace is suing Bunnings for unlawful discrimination after he was sacked when his history came to light.
From a lawyer: The four things every business should review and update now
In the day-to-day hustle and bustle of a busy business it is easy to set and forget much of your administrative paperwork.
John Durie: A win for small business as government prepares to finally outlaw unfair contracts
The long-awaited reforms mean big businesses will face penalties for unfair terms in contracts with small business suppliers.
Tradie awarded $8,000 after being unfairly dismissed for running over boss’ pet galah
Queenslander Blake O'Keeffe brought the application to the Fair Work Commission, who found he deserved no more than a written warning for the tragic accident.