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Every year the Fair Work Ombudsman conducts thousands of workplace audits. Are you prepared if a Fair Work inspector comes knocking?

Terminating an underperforming employee requires caution. Employers must follow fair procedures to avoid legal issues such as unfair dismissal claims.

If you’re running or planning to run apprenticeships or traineeships in your business, it’s important to be aware of the correct policies and procedures, as well as use the right documentation.

If not run correctly, meetings can be distracting and time-wasting. Here are some tips to make sure your meetings stay on track.

If you’re still providing pre-Fair Work information sheets to new employees, you may be in breach of current legislation. Learn about the requirement to issue the Fair Work Information Statement and how to stay compliant under the National Employment Standards.

Need to suspend an employee? This article provides 10 practical tips for dealing with suspensions at work.

What workplace injury and first aid records must employers keep? Learn the key NSW requirements for injury registers, first aid records and notifiable incidents.

An employer has been convicted and fined after a worker died when two heavy stone slabs fell on him from an A-frame with a fatal lack of safety systems to stop them tipping.

Was this redundancy really a dismissal in disguise? A hair salon employee challenged her termination, claiming unfair dismissal after being made redundant without consultation. The Fair Work Commission had to determine if financial downturn justified the employer's actions, despite procedural missteps. Find out how the case unfolded and what it means for employers.