by focushr-team | Dec 9, 2025 | People
What employers need to know this festive season As we head into the silly season, many businesses juggle a familiar mix: staff availability and public holiday entitlements. A recent Federal Court case has put Christmas rostering back in the spotlight, so here’s a...
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 | Oct 14, 2025 | Resources
As the festive season approaches, many businesses see a rise in requests for unpaid leave, especially from employees without enough paid leave entitlements to cover Christmas closures. While it’s natural to want to support your team, it’s important to handle...
by shana-focushr | Jan 27, 2023 | Alerts
In Ms Sandra Barresi v Harris Scarfe Pty Ltd T/A Harris Scarfe [2022] FWC 3293, the Fair Work Commission has upheld an employer’s decision to reject an employee’s application to take leave during the company’s busiest trading period. The Legislation. Section 88 of...
