Within the media, there has been a lot of talk about the Right to Disconnect legislation. With sensational headlines abounding, it would be fair to think that any and all after hours communications with employees will be completely out of bounds once this legislation goes live. That is not actually the case so let’s take […]

Of late, we have been working with an increasing number of clients dealing with significant issues involving fraudulent behaviour and serious misconduct. Such behaviours within a business are not new, but it does feel that there is a rise in occurrences which is concerning. All is not lost though, as you can take proactive steps […]

We need to talk about positive duty and how it relates to sexual discrimination and harassment in the workplace.  It is one of those subjects that we all would prefer not to think about.   It is a little overwhelming and we all tend to pop it in the too hard basket but overwhelming or not, […]

While some are still putting their Christmas decorations away (no judgement), others have moved on and are getting their romance on and celebrating Valentine’s Day.  OK, not all of us but plenty do which will be a relief for retail outlets and restaurants around the country.  Romance is a wonderful thing but what happens when […]

It can be challenging for most businesses to navigate the myriad of rules and regulations that they must comply with, and this gets even trickier when trying to make sense of the various employer obligations regarding people: discrimination laws, privacy laws, Fair Work legislation and more. Over time the facts can be distorted until there […]

The reality is that over the Christmas and new year period, family and domestic violence rates increase. That’s right, the time that brings joy and relaxing holidays for many of us, brings heightened danger and fear for others. The holiday period can bring additional financial and emotional stresses to already fraught relationships. These factors do […]

T’is the season to be jolly, or at least it nearly is and that means the annual Christmas parties are about to commence.  Before you dust off the tinsel and the dancing shoes, you need to go through our checklist below so you can be sure you don’t end up with any after party surprises […]

This year has seen legislative changes to employment law coming in faster than a new trend on Tik Tok. This one is a biggie for businesses who have a shutdown period and as many of you are planning a temporary workplace shutdown across the Christmas period, you need to factor in this change to ensure […]

For some of us less tech capable people, the sudden introduction of AI technology has us a little overwhelmed. Let’s be honest, Skynet and it’s unleashing of Terminators on John Connor probably didn’t paint AI as a positive force for good.  For those not scarred by Arnie melting in the fiery pits of the steelworks, […]

Who doesn’t love annual leave!  Whether it’s sitting by a pool sipping cocktails, skiing down a mountain rejoicing in a fresh dusting of snow or maybe it’s exploring a new country and absorbing all that the local culture has to offer.  Without doubt, holidays are vital to both physical and mental wellbeing and of course […]