An employer’s guide to the 3 primary types of employment
While it can be difficult to choose which employment type is best for your business and your employees, classing your employees accurately is vital.
Why an inclusive workplace is a win for all

This month Citation Group is honouring Pride Month – it’s a time to celebrate diversity, identity and equality of all people, but in particular, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, …
Termination during a probationary period: can it be done?

Deciding to let a new employee go when it’s not working out can be difficult, posing risks for the business, the employee, and yourself.
Absenteeism in the workplace: addressing the culture of entitlement

Sick leave is an integral part of Australian workplace entitlements, unlike many states in the U.S. which still don’t have mandatory paid sick leave.
Employee Assistance Programs: what are they and does my business need one?

Burnout, stress, and anxiety are just some of the mental health issues employees could be dealing with behind closed doors. So how can your business ensure it has the right …
Massage parlour owner prosecuted for death threats and wage theft of migrant workers
The promise of work turned into a nightmare for these migrant workers.
The fines are only adding up for this café operator

A Marrickville-based café is the latest business to face significant penalties after underpaying two employees and failing to comply with a Compliance Notice issued by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
4 million reasons why underpaying staff is a recipe for disaster

The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced it has secured a $4 million fine against the popular Taiwanese dumpling restaurant for intentionally underpaying staff and falsifying records
Right to entry: what is it and why must businesses understand it?

The FWO defines the right of entry in the workplace as the ability for union officials to enter a workplace or business premise to investigate suspected contraventions of the Fair …
Understanding overtime in the case of dual roles
It is crucial that employers understand how and where overtime payments may be required to ensure compliance with relevant industrial instruments.