A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision highlights why farm businesses must follow fair dismissal procedures and communicate clearly with workers, especially when cultural or
In the 2024–25 financial year, more than $1 million in underpayments were recovered for WA workers. Around 230 employees had wages and entitlements repaid following
A construction company has been fined $750,000 and its director fined $45,000 after a worker fell 2.2 metres into an unfinished swimming pool on a
Harvest is one of the most high-risk periods on a broadacre farm. Long hours, heat, heavy machinery, contractors, and seasonal workers all increase the risk
Harvest is one of the most demanding times of the year, and the HR workload of hiring, onboarding and managing staff often adds to the
Mental health isn’t just a personal issue, it’s a workplace safety issue. Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), persons conducting a business
Disciplining an employee isn’t easy, especially in a close-knit small business. But done right, discipline isn’t about punishment. It’s about addressing problems early, setting clear
According to the Agricultural Industry Fatality Report 2019–20 to 2023–24, tractors were involved in five of the nine fatalities caused by moving objects in the
Most farmers have experienced a moment that almost went wrong, a close call that, with slightly different timing or conditions, could have caused a serious
If your farm hasn’t reviewed its HR setup before 1 July, now’s the time to check your HR compliance. Between award rate increases, superannuation changes,