Worker ordered to pay employers legal costs after using AI to pursue a ‘hopeless’ unfair dismissal claim

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ordered a sacked ALDI worker to pay some of the retailer’s legal costs, after finding his AI-drafted unfair dismissal claim was ‘hopeless’ from the …
Termination without proof: why a fair decision still needs to be documented

A termination can be entirely justified and still be found unfair. The reason usually isn’t the decision itself. It’s what wasn’t written down along the way. That’s the trap sitting …
Managing trust after a redundancy: what happens to the team that stays

Rumour, speculation, and worst-case assumptions move in fast, and they’re rarely accurate.
Same job, new name: is it really redundancy?

A title change means nothing if the substance of the work hasn’t changed with it.
Before the law lands: how to prepare for Victoria’s work from home legislation

Victoria is on the verge of a significant shift in workplace legislation.
Is your termination process ready for an AI-drafted unfair dismissal claim?

A dismissal is unfair if the Fair Work Commission finds it was harsh, unjust or unreasonable – a broad test that considers a range of factors. In practice, it comes …
What does a genuine redundancy consultation actually require?

The most common failure point isn’t a missing meeting. It’s timing.
Is your business ready for Australia’s AI transparency deadline?

Artificial intelligence is now embedded in how many businesses hire, manage, and serve people. If yours is one of them, a significant compliance deadline is coming that you need to …
Workplace documentation: a practical guide for Australian employers

Discover essential workplace documentation strategies for Australian employers. Protect your business and manage employee relations effectively.
Do you know how interest rates affect your business? Take the RBA’s quiz to find out.

Everyone talks about interest rates, but what do they really mean? The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) asked people this question in their most recent public survey and found that …
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