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Sweeping changes to casual employment laws in Australia: What you need to know
By providing greater clarity and protection for both employers and employees, these reforms aim to create a fairer and m...
Common errors in employment contracts that can leave employers vulnerable
Employment contracts are the cornerstone of a healthy employer-employee relationship.
How to protect confidential business information
Open communication and a culture of trust are essential for the security of confidential business information.
What are an employer’s WHS obligations to workers during extreme heat?
Workplace laws place a duty on employers to provide a safe working environment for their workers, including protections ...
How is RSI treated under workers’ compensation?
To be eligible for workers' compensation, employees must be able to demonstrate that their RSI is work-related.
Do employees accrue annual leave when working overtime?
The law and the various contractual remedies in an award or enterprise agreement provide for an additional benefit to th...
What is a conflict of interest policy in your business contract?
Having a properly worded and effectively delivered conflict of interest policy can alleviate potential issues before the...
Prevention is better than a cure when it comes to workplace bullying
Employers will always be responsible for taking reasonable steps and actions to keep their work environment physically, ...
Do I always need to pay terminated employees redundancy pay?
It’s important to get legal advice on what you may owe in redundancy pay should you terminate employees or reduce their ...
Managing a difficult employee
When one or more employees are actively engaged in disruptive behaviour other staff members can become angry and resentf...