What is serious misconduct?

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Whilst most employers know that serious misconduct can result in instant dismissal, it’s important for employers to understand what serious misconduct looks like.

Procedural fairness, unfair dismissals, and unauthorised absences: how are they linked?

Does an employee who fails to obtain permission for a partial day absence or inform anyone of their whereabouts warrant a summary or immediate dismissal?

Your guide to long service leave

Long service leave is an entitlement afforded to employees who have served a company for an extended period.

From record applications to rapid resolutions: the FWC’s year in review

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Have you ever wondered what the role of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) is?

Top 4 facts employers need to know about jury duty

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While losing your employee for several days or weeks is inconvenient, it’s important that businesses are aware of what they can and can’t do while their employee is away on …

How to handle the heat when it comes to rash resignations

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

VIDEO: Simple steps to becoming ISO certified

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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.