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Managing Sick Leave: What to Do When Staff Call In Sick
Let’s face it, sick days are unfortunately part of running a business. Whether it’s a cold, the flu, or a suspiciously timed day off,...
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Working-from-Home Injuries: Are You Liable?
Working from home has become common for many businesses. However, remote work also brings unique risks. One big question employers face...
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Probation Period vs Qualifying Period: Why Getting This Wrong Could Cost You
If you’re running a small or medium business, you’ve probably used a probationary period clause in your employment contracts. But don’t...
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Gender Undervaluation & Pay Inequality: What Is it, and What It Means for Your Business
If you run a small business in health care, disability, early childhood education, pharmacy, or community services, pay attention. ...
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Is a 40-Hour Work Week Lawful?
Many business owners still run their workplaces based on the idea that a “standard” full-time week is 40 hours. But is it actually...
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5 Mistakes Employers Make with Community Service Leave
When was the last time you gave any serious thought to Community Service Leave? If you’re like most business owners, probably never. And...
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Unfair Dismissal: A Business Owner's Worst Nightmare (And How to Avoid It)
If you’re a business owner in Australia, the mere mention of "unfair dismissal" no doubt increases the stress levels. The thought of a...
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Underpaying Employees Is Now A Criminal Offence: A Wake-Up Call for Business Owners
Starting 1 January 2025, intentionally short-changing your employees on wages or entitlements will no longer be treated as a mere civil...
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Can an Employee Refuse a Medical Exam?
During a performance meeting, an underperforming employee suddenly goes on "stress leave" and hands you a generic doctor’s certificate....
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When Does Ending Casual Employment Count as a Dismissal?
If you employ casual staff, you might assume that ending their employment is simple: when the work dries up, you just stop offering...
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Jury Duty: What Employers Need to Know
Picture this: It's Monday morning, and one of your employees tells you they've been called in for jury duty. What do you do? What do you...
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Goodbye, Non-Compete Clause?
For years, the non-compete clause has been the go-to tool for businesses wanting to protect their business, especially when staff leave....
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The $93,900 Onboarding Mistake - The Fair Work Information Statement
Let’s talk about something surprisingly risky: the Fair Work Information Statement. Yes, that 1-pager you’re meant to give all new...
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5 Errors That Lead to Underpaying Employees
As a business owner, the last thing you want is to end up in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. But with wage theft now a criminal...
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Family and Domestic Violence Leave Entitlements: What You Need to Know
Like most HR challenges, it’s best to understand your responsibilities and options before you’re faced with a real situation - being...
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How to Protect Your Business from Costly Adverse Action Claims
Adverse action claims might sound like a legal buzzword, but for Australian businesses, understanding them is crucial. These claims can...
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Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment: 4 Steps Every Business Owner Should Take
Bullying, discrimination and harassment are not only issues in large corporations—they can occur in any setting. If not dealt with, they...
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Volunteer vs Employee vs Independent Contractor - What's The Difference?
Are you confident that you have correctly identified and categorised workers in your organisation? Employees, independent contractors,...
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Why You Should Know What "Reasonable Management Action" Means
Having a clear grasp of the concept of "reasonable management action" is crucial as it plays a significant role in employee performance...
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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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