Five weeks leave, a four-day week, reproductive leave: what unions want next

Trade unions are actively lobbying the federal government for sweeping changes to the National Employment Standards (NES). Here’s what you need to know about it.

Second helping of wage theft: Sydney restaurateur lands in hot water again

Repeated breaches and intentional non-compliance will eventually catch up with a business.

10 ways HR software will benefit your business

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By automating your HR functions with HR software, you can free up valuable time to focus on what truly matters: supporting your team and running your business.

What is an HRIS, and why every business needs one

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A Human Resource Information System (HRIS) can centralise your HR functions, automate tedious tasks, and free up valuable time.

Outsourcing isn’t a dirty word: 5 tips when searching for your perfect HR provider

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Outsourcing isn’t something to run away from; if embraced properly, a business can go from good to great in a short amount of time.

An unreasonable direction has resulted in a $64k payout for an unfairly dismissed worker

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A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission highlights the importance of properly adhering to disciplinary procedures.

The do’s and don’ts of managing personal hygiene issues at work

There are a million different reasons why a personal hygiene issue might fall on your desk, but it’s how they’re handled that matters.

Systematic employment law breaches result in a $38,500 fine for outlet operators

Failure to pay annual leave entitlements and breaching pay slip employment laws are among the latest wrongdoings uncovered by the FWO.

What is office gossip? Here are five tips to manage team tattletales

Tackle office gossip before it spirals out of control. Stick around as we share five top tips for managing it and keeping team culture in check.

Still finding shards: second round of penalties for this QLD glass repair business

The Fair Work Ombudsman recently secured over $116,000 in penalties for the second time against the operator of a Queensland-based glass repair business.