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The delicate balance employers must strike when performance management and dismissal decisions involve employees with mental health concerns is paramount. Dismissal for poor performance often comes at the end of a slow spiral, where repeated feedback, performance plans and missed targets compound...
Resilience is an essential trait that helps drive performance and productivity in the workplace. It can contribute to business success by encouraging employees to face challenges confidently and learn from mistakes. Employers interested in building resilience in the workplace, should first...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with an unfair dismissal case involving a casual employee who claimed she was effectively dismissed when her employer stopped offering her shifts. The employee alleged she was treated unfairly after making a workplace complaint,...
With many businesses requiring that workers return to the office, remote and hybrid working are still the preferred arrangement of a lot of employees; at least for part of the time. Flexible ways of working are an asset to any business,...
When it comes to a healthy work-life balance, annual leave is essential to ensure employees find the right mix of time and energy to spend on work responsibilities and personal activities. So, when it comes to annual leave and the law,...
When it comes to probationary periods, it is not always as simple as it seems. While it can appear to be a safety net for employers during the onboarding process, it is critical to know the legal obligations and requirements when...
In today’s competitive business market, effective leadership is a critical factor of driving success. Whether seasoned managers or aspiring leaders, effective leadership training plays a key role on developing the skills needed to guide teams, inspire innovation, and support business growth. What...
People deal with workplace conflict in different degrees. So, what is the best way to resolve workplace conflict? There are different strategies to address this issue and key is exploring ideas on what employees, managers, and business leaders can do to...
The employee commenced in the position of Religious Education Coordinator (REC) with Catholic Schools Briken Bay Limited, a leadership role that consists of classroom teaching duties. In May 2024, the employee commenced parental leave, which was due to end in January...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently made pivotal decisions concerning Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) in the workplace, including the case of Fair Work Commission v. AMWU & Ors [2025] FWCFB 1234. This case underscores the importance for businesses to...