Casual conversion explained

The passing of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 has introduced a new, streamlined pathway to permanent employment called the Employee Choice Pathway. In this …

4 best-practice tips to employee offboarding

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Regardless of who decides to terminate the employment, having offboarding best practices means you can create an experience that helps employees leave on good terms.

Probation vs. full-time: are the entitlements the same for both employees?

When it comes to entitlements, do employees within their probationary period get the same entitlements as full-time workers?

AI at work: balancing benefits and challenges in the modern workplace

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How should businesses leverage AI to future-proof their operations and set themselves up for success in an increasingly digitally reliant labour force?

A guide to succession and workforce planning

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In today’s fast-paced business world, planning ahead isn’t just a good idea, it’s essential for survival. But what do these terms mean for your organisation?

Weathering the storm: employer’s guide to handling cyclonic disruptions

Alongside safeguarding property, employers must address the legal obligations involved in managing their workforce during severe weather events.

#AccelerateAction this International Women’s Day

Saturday, 8 March 2025, marks International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is #AccelerateAction.

Rethinking termination within the minimum employment period

A recent case reminds employers that despite being in the minimum qualifying period for termination, employees have access to other protections.

The future of flexible work: navigating compliance in the return-to-office era

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A new challenge is emerging: the push to bring employees back to the office amid legal protections protecting flexible working rights.

How to manage a genuine redundancy

Making an employee or a group of employees redundant is never an easy process. As a business owner, the buck stops with you. You shoulder all the responsibility regarding compliance …