‘Wellness Washing’ is the new in-term. But what is it?

Most of the time, wellness washing isn’t intentional – it’s a mismatch between good intent and the wrong fix.
When employees walk away: managing resignations and abandonment

Resignations and abandonment of employment require careful handling, particularly in fast-moving retail environments where assumptions about an employee’s intentions can prove costly.
Physical and psychosocial hazards: what a workplace risk assessment covers
Learn how to conduct a comprehensive workplace risk assessment. Address physical and psychosocial hazards to ensure employee safety and legal compliance.
What the Stefanovic case tells us about outside conduct and employment contracts

This case highlights a tension that’s becoming more common as side projects, social media and independent content creation blur the boundary between an employee’s professional and personal identity.
Liquidation isn’t a loophole: the company’s gone; the debt isn’t.

Liquidation isn’t a legal escape route.
Constructive dismissal or forced resignation? Here’s how to navigate them compliantly

Did you know that an employee can claim that they were dismissed, even when he or she ended the employment by resignation?
SCHADS sleepovers simplified: Federal Court dismisses FWO appeal, Fair Work Commission reacts swiftly

On 20 March 2026, the Full Court of the Federal Court handed down its decision in Fair Work Ombudsman v Jats Joint Pty Ltd [2026] FCAFC 25, dismissing the Fair …
Growing our team, strengthening our practice

Across the country, we have welcomed new talent and celebrated promotions that reflect both the strength of our existing team and our ambition for what comes next.
Building confidence: simple certification for the construction & engineering industry
Meet the challenges of the high-risk construction and engineering sectors by committing to industry best practice and continual improvement.
July 2026: four changes every Australian employer needs to prepare for now

From 1 July 2026, four significant employment law reforms will take effect simultaneously, and preparation for each is already overdue.
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