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Workplace Harassment: The Cost of Failing to Protect Employees

A recent court ruling has once again highlighted the severe consequences of failing to prevent workplace harassment. An employer was fined $90,000 for not ensuring a safe working environment—proving that ignoring workplace risks...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • April 14, 2025
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The Cost of Flawed Employment Termination: Another Cautionary Tale for Employers

Terminating an employee in Australia can be a legally sensitive and high-stakes process. Whether you’re navigating redundancies, performance concerns or restructuring, following the correct employee termination procedures is essential to stay compliant and...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • March 22, 2025
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Is Your HR Compliance Up to Date? Conduct an HR Best Practice Audit Today.

Why Now is the Right Time for an HR Audit As we approach the end of the first quarter, now is the ideal time for business owners and managers to assess the health...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • March 17, 2025
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Employers’ Guide: WA Casual Loading Increase from April 26, 2025

If you employ casual staff in Western Australia, an important change is on the horizon. From 26 April 2025, the casual loading rate for many WA awards will increase to 25%, impacting pay rates across several industries....

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • March 16, 2025
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Navigating Casual Conversion: What Business Owners Need to Know

From 26 February 2025, major changes to Australia’s employment laws will give casual employees the right to request permanent employment. These reforms mean that business owners must understand their new obligations to stay...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • March 3, 2025
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New Criminal Underpayment Laws: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

As of 1 January 2025, Australia’s workplace laws have been significantly updated to tackle wage theft, making intentional underpayment of employees a criminal offence. These changes are aimed at protecting workers and ensuring...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • February 20, 2025
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Ensuring Policy Precision: Lessons from a Recent Dismissal Case

A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision underscores the importance of well-drafted workplace policies. In the case of Patrick Stevedores Holdings, the dismissal of an employee for repeated drug and alcohol (D&A) breaches...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • February 11, 2025
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The Cost of Flawed Dismissals. What You Need to Know.

Flawed Dismissals Can Now Cost You More Than Just an Employee If you thought firing an employee was just about handing over a termination letter and calling it a day, think again! The...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • February 3, 2025
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Redundancy Rule Changes in 2025? What You Need to Know!

A big court case is brewing, and it could shake up the rules around redundancies and redeployment. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or employee, here’s the scoop on what might change in...

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HR Compliance & Employment Law

  • Elisia Coetzee
  • January 19, 2025

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Important Update

On 1 July 2025, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate will increase from 11.5% to 12%.

Employers will need to ensure they are calculating and paying super contributions at the new rate for their eligible employees. 

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