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Disclosing a formal complaint


                    
26 Aug 2025


                    

                        
                            
                    


                    

                        When handling workplace investigations, transparency and confidentiality must be carefully balanced. Find out what information you're required to share, how to protect witness confidentiality, and why a fair process is essential to avoid costly legal consequences.
                    

                

            
        

    

    

        

            
                

                    
                

                

                    
Why it’s time to revisit your positive duty obligations 


                    
26 Aug 2025


                    

                        
                            
                    


                    

                        With new enforcement powers in place, passive compliance isn’t enough. This article outlines the key steps every employer must take to meet their legal obligation and avoid serious consequences.
                    

                

            
        

    

    

        

            
                

                    
                

                

                    
Can employers refuse requests for annual leave?


                    
18 Aug 2025


                    

                        
                            
                    


                    

                        While employees are entitled to annual leave, employers can say no in certain situations. Here's what 'unreasonable refusal' really means under the Fair Work Act.
                    

                

            
        

    

    

        

            
                

                    
                

                

                    
How to handle workplace theft?


                    
18 Aug 2025


                    

                        
                            
                    


                    

                        No business expects theft from within, but when it happens, a clear, fair, and legally sound process is essential. Here's how to investigate and manage suspected employee theft.
                    

                

            
        

    

    

        

            
                

                    
                

                

                    
Unfair Dismissal Ruling Highlights Training Failures in Gold Mishap


                    
18 Aug 2025


                    

                        
                            
                    


                    

                        A $200,000 mistake led to dismissal, but the Fair Work Commission says the employer got it wrong. Here’s why systemic failures, poor training, and unequal treatment made this firing unfair.
                    

                

            
        

    

    

        

            
                

                    
                

                

                    
Contract or Award: Which One Applies?


                    
13 Aug 2025


                    

                        
                            
                    


                    

                        Employment contracts are essential, but they can't undercut legal minimums like those in the NES or modern awards. Understanding how contracts interact with awards is key to staying compliant and protected. Here's what you need to know.