3 Real-Life Examples of Procedural Fairness Gone Wrong
Procedural fairness is essential for employers in managing misconduct and underperformance, safeguarding against legal disputes.
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You Have Found The Perfect Candidate - Now What?
Sending a job offer email is one of the quickest ways to communicate essential job details, (think salary, days and hours of work,...
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Understanding Positive Duty: What You Need to Know
Have you heard about your obligations of positive duty, but are unsure of what it means? If so, this article is for you. I'll explain...
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8 Traps When Facing Those Difficult Employee Conversations
Difficult conversations are inevitable when you manage people. Whether you're addressing performance issues with them, negotiating a...
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Record Keeping - What You Need To Know
Keeping records might not be the most exciting part of running a business, but it's a non-negotiable. Good record keeping can save you...
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Employee Deductions: Legal or Not?
New rules apply for employee authorised deductions. As an employer, be clear on what you can and cannot do. Deductions that are lawful...
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Forced Resignation or Voluntary Exit?
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently reviewed a case involving an employee who alleged she was compelled to resign from her position...
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What Does The Closing Loopholes Bill Mean for Your Business?
Did you know that recent changes in legislation could significantly impact how you manage your business? The Closing Loopholes Bill aims...
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Understand the Differences Between Fixed Term Contracts and Maximum Term Contracts
Navigating employment contracts can be complex, especially with recent changes in regulations. This quick guide simplifies the key...
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Employment Changes: What You Need to Know from 1 July 2024
Starting July 1st, 2024, several important updates have been made to the Fair Work Act, that affect both employers and employees. Here’s...
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Understanding Redundancies
In today's dynamic job market, redundancies have become increasingly prevalent. A redundancy, also known as being laid off or made...
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Top 3 HR Legal Changes of 2024 You Need To Know
Employment laws keep evolving, and it's more and more difficult to stay on top of the changes when you're busy running your business....
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The 5 Missed Opportunities in Your Recruitment Process
Unless you're a solopreneur, your recruitment is the cornerstone of building a successful company, yet many businesses overlook key...
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Important Changes To Travel Time In The Real Estate Award
The Fair Work Commission has recently updated the Real Estate Industry Award to clarify payment entitlements for Excess Travelling....
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Can You Terminate An Employee For Taking Unauthorised Leave?
In a recent case reviewed by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), an example emerged regarding the dismissal of an employee by their former...
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Unfair Dismissal: Evidence is CRUCIAL
Fair Work reminds us: keeping evidence is key in unfair dismissal cases. Case Overview Unfair Dismissal Claim Allegation Piacentini &...
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Casual Conversion: What Are The Rules?
Casual employees can move to full-time or part-time employment after mutual agreement with their employer. Under the NES (National...
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Probation Periods: What You Should Know
What is it? A probation period is a defined length of time during which the employer and the employee can assess whether the new...
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Changes to Unpaid Parental Leave
Starting July 1, 2023, the Fair Work Act made a significant change to employee's entitlements, aligning with updates to the Paid Parental...
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🚨 New Legislation: Employees ‘Right’ to ‘Disconnect’
Employees will soon gain the 'right to disconnect'. This means they'll be able to refuse after-hours contact from their employer. What...
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