Weathering the storm: employer’s guide to handling cyclonic disruptions

Alongside safeguarding property, employers must address the legal obligations involved in managing their workforce during severe weather events.

#AccelerateAction this International Women’s Day

Saturday, 8 March 2025, marks International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is #AccelerateAction.

Rethinking termination within the minimum employment period

A recent case reminds employers that despite being in the minimum qualifying period for termination, employees have access to other protections.

The future of flexible work: navigating compliance in the return-to-office era

A new challenge is emerging: the push to bring employees back to the office amid legal protections protecting flexible working rights.

How to manage a genuine redundancy

Making an employee or a group of employees redundant is never an easy process. As a business owner, the buck stops with you. You shoulder all the responsibility regarding compliance …

HR compliance for construction businesses

Running a business in the construction sector comes with its fair share of challenges. From handling employee resignation and drug use on the worksite to accommodating pregnant workers unable to …

Why should businesses consider set-off clauses in Australian employment contracts?

Among the many aspects of an employment contract, set-off clauses can seem a little tricky to understand.

New service just launched: HR on Demand

Today, Citation HR is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest service offering – HR on Demand.

9 ways to cut workplace costs and boost efficiency

Managing HR expenses is no small feat; from unexpected turnover costs to navigating complex legislation, the challenges are significant – and ignoring them could cost your business more than you …

FWC reinstates Sydney Trains worker after positive drug test

The 2023 Fair Work Commission case of Reece Goodsell vs. Sydney Trains highlights an important lesson for all employers.