by focushr-team | Mar 10, 2026 | Resources
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision has highlighted an important reminder for employers: not every resignation can be accepted at face value. (Access the decision here). In this case, an employee was awarded more than $33,000 in compensation after the FWC...
by focushr-team | Feb 9, 2026 | Resources
General Protections (GP) claims continue to rise at a pace that is outstripping other Fair Work Commission (FWC) applications, prompting procedural changes from both the Commission and the Federal Court. Over the past five years, GP dismissal-related applications have...
by focushr-team | Nov 11, 2025 | Resources
A Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision from earlier in the year serves as a reminder for employers, that acting too quickly on suspicions of sick leave abuse can be costly. In the case, a senior supervisor was dismissed after taking six weeks of sick leave supported by...
by focushr-team | Sep 4, 2025 | Alerts
From 26 August 2025, eligible casuals employed by a small business can issue a notice to their employer (in writing) to change to full-time or part-time employment under the employee choice pathway. (These changes have applied to non-small business employers since 26...
by focushr-team | Sep 4, 2025 | Alerts
The right to disconnect will apply to employees of small business employers from 26 August 2025. (It has applied to non-small business employers since 26 August 2024). Key Changes: The right to disconnect gives employees the right to refuse to monitor, read or...
