Milk bar missteps: costly penalties for ignoring Fair Work Ombudsman rules
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured over $11,000 in penalties against a Victorian-based hospitality business.
Closing Loopholes law changes every employer must know
The Closing Loopholes Bills tackle everything from casual employment and workplace delegate rights to gig economy worker protections and stricter penalties for wage theft. As businesses continue to navigate the …
Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace
What is ‘neurodiversity’ and how can employers ensure they provide an inclusive and safe working environment to neurodiverse employees?
When does a termination take effect?
The FWC handed down a decision that has reiterated the importance for employers to engage in appropriate processes when terminating an employee and complying with legal obligations.
A guide to supporting employees experiencing domestic violence
Domestic violence is a unique problem in that it spans cultural, economic, and social divisions and isn’t confined to any single demographic, so employers must be alert to the signs …
Conflict, allegation, or misconduct: you should always investigate
A workplace investigation should be initiated whenever a serious conflict or allegation of misconduct arises in the workplace.
4 long service leave questions, answered
Did you know that long service leave legislation and employer obligations differ by state and territory?
How to prevent discrimination in the workplace
Did you know employers can be held legally responsible for acts of discrimination and sexual harassment that occur at work or are connected to the workplace?
Do the eyes have it? Everything you need to know about workplace surveillance laws
Workplace surveillance is becoming increasingly easier for employers, due to advancements in modern technology.
The discrimination of dress codes
It’s common in the workplace for employers to set a dress code or an expectation of uniforms for their employees, but what does the law say?