Costly Mistakes: Two Recent Employment Law Cases You Can’t Afford to Ignore

From hefty fines to directors being personally pursued for their company’s employment law failings, these two employment law cases serve as timely reminders of the potential costs of non-compliance.… Read More

A word of warning about warnings

When to use warnings as a tool for correcting an employee’s drop in work performance or conduct and how to do it right.… Read More

Employment in a time of fiscal austerity

Safeguarding employment rights, upholding fairness, and building resilience in the workplace… Read More

90-day trial periods are back for all 

90-day trial provisions give employers an avenue to dismiss employees within their first 90 days of employment, and removes an employee’s right to raise a personal grievance for that dismissal.… Read More

A Cautionary Christmas Tale…

An Australian employer facing a fine of up to $87,000 for a bad taste and illegal Christmas party prank is a salutary reminder that it is time to consider the behaviours that should be expected in the workplace as we roll into the festive season.… Read More

Trial period provision soon to be removed for Accredited Employer Work Visa holders 

Employers under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme will not be allowed to use 90-day trial periods for AEWV holders from 29 October 2023.… Read More

What could the 2023 election mean for employment law? 

We look at this election’s major players and their policy proposals, and what major changes may (or may not) be in store should we have a change of government.… Read More

Talking politics at work a bad idea

A timely reminder that talking politics at work is always a bad idea – especially in the current climate.… Read More

A race against time for fair pay agreements

17 months fair pay agreements (FPAs) were passed into law, what has changed?… Read More

Help! A personal grievance, what should I do? 

Tips for business owners when handling an employee’s personal grievance claim… Read More

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