Having your workers' compensation claim initially rejected can be discouraging. However, it's essential to understand that initial...

Suffering a workplace injury can significantly impact your life. However, being on workers' compensation does not equate to a loss of...

In the classic Australian film The Castle , audiences chuckle as Dennis Denuto argues a High Court case with little more than “the vibe”...

One recurring issue we address in our Advocacy work—regardless of whether the matter arises in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Darwin,...

If you've worked for the same employer continuously for nearly a decade, you may be wondering whether you're entitled to long service...

Workplace safety is not merely a good practice—it’s a fundamental obligation employers owe to their employees and the wider community....

If you've recently lost your job and feel that the dismissal was unfair, it's crucial to act quickly. In Australia, you usually have just...

Coercive control is a concept that has traditionally been associated with intimate relationships, particularly involving teenagers....

Each year on 19 May, the global legal community remembers Saint Ivo of Kermartin, a 13th-century French priest and jurist widely regarded...

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...