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FWC case study — dismissal for theft and fraud

The Fair Work Commission Full Bench (FWCFB) recently handed down a decision in an appeal to overturn an unfair dismissal ruling. Our employee relations experts examine the case.

Workplace delegate rights – what’s changed?

A combined advocacy effort from CCIWA and ACCI has seen some significant changes to the new workplace delegates’ rights rules which came into effect this week.

Pulse Check: deductions – BLWA experts answer your questions

What are the rules around deductions? Business Law WA experts answer your FAQs.

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Challenging work has life-changing impact on clients 

Since 1978, Phoenix Support and Advocacy Service has been supporting survivors of child sexual abuse, focusing on adults.

Social media and unfair dismissal

A recent unfair dismissal case involving social media use at work has resulted in some key takeaways for businesses. Our experts explain.

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Preparing for the EOFY 2023-24

The end of the financial year is an opportune time to review your business affairs as part of your year-end tax planning.

Performance management and misconduct: your questions answered

What are the rules around performance management and misconduct? Our experts answer your FAQs.

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‘Closing loops’ will help but what can you do to proactively improve your workplace?

New workplace laws give businesses a chance to review their practices to get ahead of some of the changes, writes CCIWA Member Adapt.

Criminal history in spotlight in unfair dismissal case

In a recent tribunal decision, an employee's criminal history was at the centre of an alleged discrimination claim.  Our employee relations experts analyse the outcome. 

Labour hire injury and return to work programs explained

New workers’ compensation laws kick in on July 1. Our WHS team examines the rules on workers residing outside WA, labour hire injury and return to work programs.

FWC case study – Craig Perkins v iFab Steel

Our experts examine an unfair dismissal claim where the employee had been terminated due to numerous missed deadlines, unauthorised absences, unsatisfactory work and negative client feedback. 

Workers’ compensation laws – insurance and income compensation explained

Is your business prepared for the new workers’ compensation laws? With a start date of July 1, 2024, looming our WHS team examines the rules around insurance and income compensation.

Managing medicinal cannabis in the workplace

Since medicinal cannabis was legalised for prescribed medical uses in 2015, its rate of use continues to grow. But what are the work health and safety implications of this? CCIWA WHS Senior Practition...

Pulse Check: parental leave pay – your questions answered

What are the rules around parental leave pay? Our experts answer your FAQs.