Smart glasses in the workplace are here, and most employers haven't even realised it yet. We already live in a world full of “smart” everything: smartphones, smartwatches, smart appliances, and smart home assistants like Alexa and Google. So, what’s next? Well…. smart glasses! Smart glasses are wearable eyewear that look just like a pair of […]
Every business owner eventually asks the same question: is this misconduct or performance? Managing employee behaviour and performance comes with its own set of challenges, affecting productivity, trust, workplace culture and your ability to focus on other important business matters. So, what's the best way to manage these issues? The answer isn't always straightforward, but […]
Newly installed Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has flagged potential amendments to the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026, following a fair bit of backlash from business groups. We are yet to hear exactly what those amendments will include, but so far it looks like the focus will be on removing cost liabilities and […]
Our HR team is always fielding questions from our clients about what constitutes reasonable additional hours so this week, we thought we’d provide a bit more clarity for you. Rosters are part of everyday life in most workplaces. They help you organise full-time, part-time and casual staff across shifts, hours and locations. Used well, a […]
Working from home when unwell is one of the biggest issues our clients are facing right now. It's a timely topic too, with new legislation expected to grant Victorians the right to work from home two days a week, where their role can be reasonably performed from home. The "I'm not feeling well so I'm […]
There has been plenty of noise about Victoria's proposed work from home (WFH) laws recently, and it is no surprise that employers have questions. When will it apply? Can an employer refuse a WFH arrangement? Who pays for home office equipment? And what if someone genuinely needs to be on site to do their job? […]
Updated 22 July 2026 to reflect the Fair Work Commission's published determinations and the new High Income Threshold. Well, it's that time of year again! Payroll reviews and pay increases time! Similar to last year, the Fair Work Commission has released its decision early in the month of June, providing all employers time to get […]
This week I’ve done a bit of a dive into the workplace law changes coming down the line for employers from 1 July 2026. Some of these changes will require businesses to educate leaders and workers, update policies, or change processes, so I thought I’d get out in front of it and give you the […]
Updated May 2026 Most employers I speak to are trying to do the right thing by their staff. They want people paid properly, they want their records to make sense, and they would rather not be reading articles like this one. But the rules around getting pay right have changed, and the stakes are higher […]
Many employers ask the same question: can employees use sick leave or personal leave for medical appointments in Australia? Full-time and part-time employees receive paid personal leave under the National Employment Standards (NES). While the entitlement itself is straightforward, confusion often arises around what situations actually qualify for personal leave. Appointments, medical certificates and evidence […]
