Tag: Citation HR

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.

10 reasons why businesses should have employment contracts

While employment contracts aren’t a legal requirement under Australian law, they are considered best practice – failing to have one in place leaves both the employer and employee open to …

Unpacking the Work, Health and Safety Act

Safety at work should be your number one priority.

Here’s everything you need to know about termination

Employers often say that dismissing an employee can be one of the most stressful and challenging situations to be faced with in the workplace.

Constructive Dismissal

Did you know that an employee can claim that they were dismissed, even when he or she ended the employment by resignation?