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Social media: get it right

Social media can be an excellent marketing tool for businesses. We talk to an expert and two business owners about how to get the best results.

5 Essential Skills for Successful Tender Coordination

New to tender coordination? Dive into these 5 key skills that will help you lead your team to success.

Free webcast: 23 key tasks for HR in 2023

Kick off your 2023 HR strategy by joining this free webcast. It will provide clarity and direction on what you need to focus on in the year ahead.

Exploring the ‘Balance of Probabilities’ in Workplace Investigations

Understand the importance of the "balance of probabilities" standard and the Briginshaw Principle in workplace investigations, and how these concepts ensure fair and thorough evaluation of evidence in serious allegations.

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Being told “no more work” = dismissal

When an employer told an employee there was "no more work," it led to a Fair Work Commission ruling that the employee had been dismissed, despite the employer's claims to the contrary.

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Shutdown shambles: where employers go wrong

Learn where employers often go wrong when planning a Christmas shutdown. This guide covers notice requirements, award provisions, and managing employee leave to ensure a smooth holiday period.

Flexible Work Requests: The High Cost of Skipping a Step

An employer’s refusal of a flexible work request seemed justified, until the Fair Work Commission found a critical procedural requirement had been overlooked. The outcome offers a powerful reminder for all employers.

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Employer not covered by Privacy Act’s employee records exemption

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.

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“You have one message: you’re unemployed”

Respectful communication is key.

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Do more to prevent harassment, warns FWC

A tribunal has ruled the dismissal of a worker for sexual harassment and inappropriate communication with work colleagues was justified but said the employer must work harder to prevent harassment.