Tag: Citation HR

Is volunteer work always unpaid? Learn your employer obligations

While some unpaid work arrangements are lawful, many are not. Here, we unpack what volunteering is and explain how it’s defined in the eyes of the law.

Best-practice tips to remember when managing a workplace dispute

Workplace conflicts, disagreements, and disputes are more common than you might realise. Here, we share our best-practice tips for handling workplace disputes.

Smart ways to protect your business’s confidential information

Protect sensitive information from misuse with a well-drafted employment contract.

Remote workers aren’t immune from bullying. Here’s how to respond

It’s a fact that working from home has become part of the new normal for many employers and employees owing to its many successes.

Everything business owners need to know about minimum engagement periods

Minimum engagement periods are found in most modern awards and enterprise agreements, but what do they mean for businesses?

Mental health, workplaces, and your employer obligations

Employers need to remember that even if their employee seems healthy and injury-free, they could be suffering from something you can’t visibly see.

Employment contracts

As surprising as it sounds, in Australia there’s no obligation at law to have a written contract of employment.

What does reasonable management action really mean?

Have you heard of the employment law concept: reasonable management action?

How to spot the warning signs of employee burnout

Burnout isn’t a new phenomenon that’s appeared inside our workplaces, it’s always been there, but we’ve just gotten better at recognising the signs and prioritising our mental wellbeing.

Are workplace grievances causing you grief?

When you have different personalities and individuals of different backgrounds working together, conflicts will inevitably arise.