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As an employer, stay informed on your Easter obligations, from public holiday pay to managing shifts and leave.

In 2021, Australia has seven national public holidays, two of which fall during Easter – Good Friday and Easter Monday. In addition, Easter Saturday is observed as a public holiday nationally except in Tasmania and Western Australia, and Easter Sunday is a public holiday in Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

Understand how the ATO defines ordinary time earnings, what’s excluded, and how awards or contracts may impact your obligations.

Christmas parties are a fun time for businesses to celebrate another year passed. They’re also a minefield of legal hangovers, such as HR compliance issues and sexual harassment lawsuits.

Can an employer legally withdraw a job offer after it’s been accepted?

What is a toolbox meeting, and what are an employer’s obligations when it comes to hosting these meetings?

Learn how to manage redundancy legally and effectively with our comprehensive guide, covering your obligations, employee entitlements, and step-by-step implementation.

A recent case found an employer breached privacy laws by sharing an employee’s medical information with staff, despite claiming workplace health and safety obligations. The exemption for employee records under the Privacy Act 1988 didn’t apply, resulting in the employer paying compensation.

This article outlines the key steps every employer must take to meet their legal obligation and avoid serious consequences.

Firing first and asking questions later cost this employer dearly.