The Albanese Government, alongside the National Suicide Prevention Office, has launched the National Suicide Prevention Strategy...

Introduction Discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record is a growing issue in Australia, raising serious questions...

Introduction Discrimination in employment based on a person’s criminal record is a significant issue in Australia, raising complex...

Misusing Ritalin, particularly through snorting, can have serious consequences for a person’s employment. Many workplaces prioritise...

The idea that holding a law degree automatically defines someone as a lawyer is a misconception that I’ve worked hard to challenge. Much...

Employment contracts are much like light switches. They govern the flow of energy (or work) in the employment relationship, keeping the...

Cyberbullying already has a devastating impact on mental health, but for individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder...

At 1800ADVOCATES, we are dedicated to providing expert advocacy services for individuals navigating challenges in employment, human...

FACTS Coles provided employees at a warehouse with Milo drinking chocolate to enjoy during their breaks. One employee had a unique way of...

The case of HOMES v Coles Group Ltd [2014] FWC 1013 is a notable example of how the handling of workplace investigations can have a...

Today marks a significant shift in the landscape of Australian workplace rights with the introduction of the "right to disconnect." This...

The protection of workers' privacy has become a pressing issue in Australia, as highlighted by the recent report *No Blood - No Job:...

The issue of workers' privacy is once again under the spotlight as the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) calls on the Albanese Government to...

In a recent decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), a casual worker's unfair dismissal claim, filed five weeks after the deadline,...

The "Cameron case" typically refers to the principle established in the case of *Masters v Cameron* (1954) 91 CLR 353, a landmark...

In a landmark move towards wage equity, the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association (SDA) and the United Workers Union (UWU)...

In a significant development within the union movement, Diana Asmar, the Secretary of the Victorian Health Workers Union (HWU), has been...

Genuine redundancy is a crucial concept in Australian employment law, particularly under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). It is essential...

Ageism is a form of discrimination and prejudice against individuals based on their age. This can manifest in various settings, including...

In the realm of workplace justice, few stories capture the essence of integrity and perseverance as profoundly as the recent triumph of...