Workplace Relations Blog

two employees discuss
August 26, 2025
Hiring new employees can be complex in Australia, irrespective of company size. Here we discuss three common areas where mistakes are made and provide tips for employers.
Woman lying on the couch unwell
July 23, 2025
We discuss the common pitfalls of personal leave management - unclear policies, employee’s right to disconnect, mishandling of suspected employee misconduct and long-term illness.
a woman in a job interview looking unhappy
March 24, 2025
Our updated Employer Interview Guide features a section called "You Can't Ask That," which helps hiring managers understand the recent changes to the Fair Work Act concerning protected attributes.
man and woman signifying gender pay gap
March 19, 2025
Australia's gender pay gap is slowly shrinking, with 56% of employers reducing the gap. However, significant progress is still needed, especially in male-dominated industries.
Business leaders discussing the issue of wage theft.
November 15, 2024
In today's complex regulatory environment, compliance with wage and entitlement laws is crucial. Nick Wakeling delves into employers' legal obligations under the Fair Work Act.
A woman with muscular distrophy sitting at a desk.
September 25, 2024
Last month, Diversity Council Australia (DCA) released a guide to help employers capture disability data safely and respectfully. Here we discuss the issue, including a SAP case study.
August 28, 2024
AI is impacting almost every industry, recruitment is no exception. Here we discuss the issue of AI bias in recruitment, and provide guidelines to ensure fair and inclusive hiring practices.
August 25, 2024
Eligible Australian employees now have the right to disconnect from employment related contact outside of work hours. Several factors must be considered, read more here.
July 31, 2024
The impact of new employment legislation on the engagement of casual employees and independent contractors, and the implementation of the new ‘Right to Disconnect’.
Spotlight on workplace relations
June 26, 2024
Why do organisations find managing complaints difficult? We look at common reasons issues occur and escalate in the context of bullying and sexual harassment.
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