Navigating the right to disconnect: everything employers need to know

The Fair Work Amendment (Right to Disconnect) Bill 2023 introduces a shift in Australian employment law, empowering employees with the right to disconnect.

Small business fair dismissal code

When terminating an employee, different rules may apply if you run a small business.

Changing a job description: tips for success

Fixed & maximum-term contracts are changing

As your business changes, your expectations of your employees may change alongside it. However, there are some complications to changing an employee’s job description that you should keep in mind.

Rehiring after redundancy, can it happen?

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The question businesses should ask themselves is, what has changed since termination that warrants the role, the function, or the responsibilities to be required again?

Modern Awards

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Ultimately whilst a Modern Award, Enterprise Agreement or an employee’s contract can build on the FWA, it can’t offer any terms or conditions that undermine or are less favourable than …

4 tips to promoting an employee: financial implications, benefits and title changes

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Whether you have an employee who has developed their skillset over time and worked incredibly hard, recognising and rewarding them has to be one of the best parts of managing …

When was the last time you checked in with your staff 1-on-1?

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Effective communication and collaboration play an integral role in driving business success – that’s why one-on-one meetings are important.

Natural disasters, emergencies, accidents: when are stand-downs necessary?

Work, health and safety audit on a construction site

Employers often underestimate the potential for workplace emergencies, however, employers must have comprehensive management plans ready for such events.

Are you up to date with new legislation?

Your guide to the next tranche of Closing Loopholes changes

Australia has seen significant industrial relations changes over the past year, and one of the most impactful has been the introduction and passing of both Closing Loopholes Amendments – and …

Unfair Dismissal

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The Fair Work Commission may find that while there was a valid reason for the dismissal, it was harsh because summary dismissal was a disproportionate response.