Major workplace law changes factsheet

Both the Fair Work Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 and the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 are now law, and will no …

7 people management tips for new managers

Navigating leadership and figuring out how to be a good manager can be complex, but with the right guidance, you can thrive.

Childcare industry workplace relations report

The childcare industry is highly regulated and consequently, if you own or operate a business within this sector, you’re faced with a unique set of workplace challenges. After surveying childcare …

National airline held accountable for pandemic outsourcing

Australia’s High Court has ordered Qantas to pay $170,000 to three employees who were unlawfully dismissed during the pandemic.

Are you meeting your obligations? WGEA data reveals key employer challenges

As an employer, you must understand your obligations to prevent and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace.

FWC Factsheet

Six major legislative changes in the past year have fuelled a sharp 27 per cent rise in Fair Work Commission (FWC) cases from 2022–23. With increased employer obligations and heightened …

FWC puts businesses on notice: 27% surge in cases

The 2023-24 Annual Report is in, and it’s been another big year for the Fair Work Commission.

Stay on the right side of the Fair Work Ombudsman

Australia’s workplace watchdog, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), means business – and this year’s numbers prove it. With a massive $1.5 billion recovered in back-pay over the past three years, …

How to have a fun – and safe – company holiday party!

If you’re a business owner, operations manager, or HR manager, now’s the time to start planning your office holiday party

A period of change: the states embracing paid reproductive leave

Although not yet enshrined in the Fair Work Act, menstrual leave is quickly becoming a hallmark feature of progressive workplace policies across the country.