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5 Fun Christmas Party Ideas

The annual Christmas Party and general holiday festivities have seen some disruption over the past few years due to the pandemic, it is a welcomed change for employers alike to be planning some well deserved… 5 Fun Christmas Party Ideas

Making Changes to Employee Roles

As a result of the pandemic we are seeing workplaces short staffed with many employees sick, applying for flexible work arrangements, or resigning due to public health concerns and general lifestyle changes. In response, many… Making Changes to Employee Roles

Costly Wage Errors

Across Australia, the Fair Work Ombudsman has been conducting surprise audits investigating employee wages and entitlements, with a priority focus upon sectors of (but not limited to), hospitality, retail, horticulture, and contract cleaning. The underpayment… Costly Wage Errors

Is the Grass Always Greener?

The greatest asset for any business is its people.  Increasingly, good people are getting harder to find.  In the past an employee would typically have just three jobs in a lifetime however this era is… Is the Grass Always Greener?

The end of proceedings

As we’ve said previously, every unfair dismissal case is unique, and every story is a different one. The possible outcomes from a hearing or conference will also depend on the type of matter that’s being… The end of proceedings

What to expect at a hearing

An unfair dismissal hearing (or a determinative conference) is the final step if a situation cannot be resolved through the conciliation process and the application hasn’t been withdrawn. This is a legal proceeding that results in a clear outcome that must be upheld.