Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way workplace disputes are prepared, prosecuted and defended. What began as a useful tool for drafting documents and conducting research has quickly become a source of concern for the Fair Work Commission (FWC), which has reported a significant increase in the number of AI-assisted applications being filed each year.

Victorian employers have received some breathing room, with the State Government delaying the commencement of the proposed "Right to Work From Home" laws by almost 12 months.

In a landmark decision that will have significant implications for retailers, fast food operators and pharmacies across Australia, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ruled that junior pay rates for many adult workers should be phased out.

A recent Fair Work Commission decision serves as a timely reminder that criminal charges and employment do not automatically go hand in hand. While allegations of criminal conduct can create significant concern for employers.

Redundancy is having a moment in 2026. AI, automation, offshoring and cost-pressure restructures are all creating difficult workforce decisions. But here’s the part employers cannot afford to miss: a commercial reason is not the same thing as a genuine redundancy.

The Victorian Government has introduced a Bill to give employees a legal right to work from home up to two days per week. It’s only a proposal at this stage – not law yet – but if it passes, it will bring new obligations for Victorian businesses.