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Notice Periods

Most people will work many jobs throughout their lives. Moving jobs can be a stressful time so it’s important to give your employee time to adjust to ...

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Are there risks to shift work?

It is well documented that shift workers face an increased risk of physical injury, psychological distress and chronic health conditions, as well as ...

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How to respond to an employee’s resignation

Staff come and go. How you deal with employees resigning is important. Failure to provide the correct notice period or the correct pay may lead to a ...

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Termination of Employment

Employees come and go, and with that there are different types of termination of employment contracts with varying processes and employee ...

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Should you offer Employer-Provided Paid Parental Leave?

All expectant mothers and primary carers are entitled to 12 months of unpaid parental leave if they have worked in a business for 12 months, as well ...

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Long-Term Sickness

For many businesses, managing long-term sickness can prove to be difficult. It adds strain on your business and can oftentimes create a financial ...

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Risk Assessments

Keeping your workplace safe is crucial for any business. Legally, you must assess risks to protect everyone on your premises. Failure to manage ...

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Creating an effective clocking in and out policy

The modern workplace is defined by flexibility and freedom. Nomadic, hybrid, and remote working practices are becoming increasingly common, so having ...

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Types of clocking-in systems for small businesses

Managing employee time and attendance can be a real headache for small business owners. But it doesnt have to be: clock in systems can liberate you ...

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What is maternity leave and pay?

It seems incredible that for women in Australia, as recently as the early 1970s, it was not uncommon to face job termination due to pregnancy. ...

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Maternity leave letter template

When a staff member is pregnant, you can expect they’ll eventually need to take time off to prepare for their newborn using their maternity leave ...

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Managing noise at work

As an employer in Australia, ensuring a safe working environment is not just a legal obligation but also a moral one. One area that often gets ...

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