Archive for April 2023
Common employer mistakes in the Fair Work Commission
If an employee has brought a claim, such as an unfair dismissal or general protections claim, employers are faced with the decision of attempting to defend the claim themselves or…
Read MoreThe role of a support person in workplace investigations and disciplinary proceedings
As most business owners and HR professionals would be aware, the hallmark of any compliant workplace investigation or disciplinary proceeding is ensuring ‘procedural fairness’. Affording procedural fairness to an employee…
Read MorePsychosocial risks: What are your obligations?
As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure the health and safety of your employees, not just in terms of physical health, but also in terms of mental health.…
Read MoreClothing and Laundry Allowances: What You Need To Know
In conjunction with many other allowances that employees may be entitled to, ‘special clothing’ and laundry allowances can be confusing and often overlooked by businesses. In many instances, employers fall…
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