From November 2025, new protections introduced under Baby Priya’s Law affect businesses that offer employer-funded paid parental leave in addition to the Government’s Paid Parental Leave scheme. Before looking at these recent changes, it is important to understand the difference between government-funded parental leave and employer-funded parental leave, because Baby Priya’s Law only applies to one of them.

Most small business owners are juggling a million things at once and don’t have time to wade through HR laws, awards, contracts, and compliance rules (that's what we're here for..!) But once a year, it’s worth doing a quick pulse check on your HR foundations. Not a full audit or a day-long review. Just a simple 15-minute check that flags the gaps that are most likely to cause problems later. This quick mini health check helps you spot risks early, and tidy things up before th

HR should make running your business easier - not add more stress. Yet for many small businesses, HR becomes that “to-do later” task that sits in the background, creating uncertainty, frustration, and risk. Good HR support can change that. When HR is clear, practical, and aligned with how your business actually works, everything becomes easier: communication, performance, recruitment, compliance, culture, and day-to-day operations. That’s what we bring to the businesses we pa

Just one uncomfortable joke, one inappropriate comment, or one ignored concern. It could easily happen in so many workplaces, and that’s all it takes for a safe, respectful workplace to become a legal and cultural risk. The new positive duty laws mean employers can no longer wait for a complaint before taking action. You now have a legal obligation  to prevent sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation before they happen . If you employ people, whether it’s a team o

Ever had that sinking feeling when something goes wrong at work and you’re suddenly searching through policies, trying to find answers,...

Most business owners don’t think about HR until they’re tied up dealing with a staff issue they didn’t see coming.  Whether it’s someone not pulling their weight, a tricky dismissal, or confusion about entitlements, people problems can chew up your time and leave you feeling unsure about what you can  and can’t  do. HR is not just about policies or paperwork. Good HR support helps you stay compliant, avoid Fair Work encounters and costly legal issues, lift performance, and cr

A logistics business recently learned the hard way that having a policy isn’t the same as being able to use it. After an employee...

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,...

Working from home has become common for many businesses. However, remote work also brings unique risks. One big question employers face...

When was the last time you seriously looked at your employee handbook? If you're like many business owners, it might be buried in a...

Like most HR challenges, it’s best to understand your responsibilities and options before you’re faced with a real situation - being...

Bullying, discrimination and harassment are not only issues in large corporations—they can occur in any setting. If not dealt with, they...

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...

Starting July 1, 2023, the Fair Work Act made a significant change to employee's entitlements, aligning with updates to the Paid Parental...

Earlier this year, a new Code of Practice was introduced in Australia: Managing psychosocial hazards at work . Employers now have a...

Why should you have policies in place, even if you only have a handful of staff? Policies provide clarity, consistency, and protection....