How to handle the heat when it comes to rash resignations

The workplace can often be stressful, and challenging situations can lead to impulsive decisions.

VIDEO: Simple steps to becoming ISO certified

We know that ‘simple’ and ‘ISO certification’ don’t typically go together, but believe it or not, we’ve spent the last 30 years making ISO certification simple! And now, our experts …

Your 5-minute masterclass on understanding compassionate leave

In addition to managing a business, employers must navigate the various types of leave their employees are entitled to.

Is volunteer work always unpaid? Learn your employer obligations

While some unpaid work arrangements are lawful, many are not. Here, we unpack what volunteering is and explain how it’s defined in the eyes of the law.

Best-practice tips to remember when managing a workplace dispute

Workplace conflicts, disagreements, and disputes are more common than you might realise. Here, we share our best-practice tips for handling workplace disputes.

Smart ways to protect your business’s confidential information

Protect sensitive information from misuse with a well-drafted employment contract.

Remote workers aren’t immune from bullying. Here’s how to respond

It’s a fact that working from home has become part of the new normal for many employers and employees owing to its many successes.

Everything business owners need to know about minimum engagement periods

Minimum engagement periods are found in most modern awards and enterprise agreements, but what do they mean for businesses?

Mental health, workplaces, and your employer obligations

Employers need to remember that even if their employee seems healthy and injury-free, they could be suffering from something you can’t visibly see.

Employment contracts

As surprising as it sounds, in Australia there’s no obligation at law to have a written contract of employment.