A Perth-based IT business has been ordered to pay the maximum available penalty after deliberately ignoring a Fair Work Compliance Notice. The Federal Circuit and
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision highlights why businesses must follow fair dismissal procedures and communicate clearly with workers, especially when cultural or language
In the 2024–25 financial year, more than $1 million in underpayments back paid by WA businesses. Find out how to avoid costly penalties and backpay.
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
The 2025-26 financial year has officially begun, and if you didn’t get around to updating your HR documents, contracts, or wage rates before 30 June,
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), responsibility for workplace health and safety doesn’t rest with one person alone. Both the Person Conducting
By Kristine Peter – The Adventure Nutritionist There’s a moment in the workday that creeps up like clockwork. Around 2:00 pm, emails slow down, energy
Poor performance in the workplace can impact team morale, productivity, and your bottom line, but jumping straight to formal warnings or termination can create unnecessary
Flexible Working Arrangements are a legal entitlement under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) for eligible employees, such as parents with school aged children, carers,