Author: Caroline Beasley

Senior Associate Employment Team - Cowell Clarke Caroline is an employment lawyer with experience in the private, government and community legal sectors.

Flexible Working Arrangements: Pitfalls to Avoid When Handling Flexible Work Requests

Flexible working arrangements are now an expectation in the Australian employment landscape. They are also becoming more regulated. The right to request flexible working arrangements is part of the safety […]

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Meet the New HR Command Upgrades: Less Admin, Easy Compliance

We’ve rolled out a new set of features in HR Command designed to make managing your workforce, or your clients’, simpler, faster and more defensible. Here’s what’s new: ✅ Candidate […]

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HR Essentials Over Breakfast: Practical HR & IR Guidance for 2026 – March 26th 8.30–10.30am (On-demand)

On-demand replay: Australian workplaces are navigating a new layer of complexity. From the rapid integration of AI into day-to-day operations to the growing regulatory focus on psychosocial risk under WHS […]

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Australian First: Navigating NSW’s New Digital Work Systems Amendment

What Is the Amendment? The Minns government has now legislated a major shift in work health and safety laws relating to the use of digital tools in the workplace and […]

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ANZ HR Events Calendar 2026 | HR Command ANZ HR Events Calendar 2026 | HR Command All confirmed HR, L&D and people & culture events across Australia and New Zealand. […]

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Direct from the Source: Navigating the New NSW Long Service Leave Guidance with NSW Industrial Relations With a piece of legislation as established as the Long Service Leave Act 1955, you […]

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A close-up of a laptop screen displaying an unwanted 'Happy V-Day' message on a workplace chat app. The screen reflects the face of a distressed female employee holding her head in her hands. On the desk sits a family photo and an open box of Arnott's Shapes, contrasting casual office snacks with the serious nature of digital harassment.

Love, Lawsuits and Lunchroom Lust

Ahhh Valentine’s Day.
That annual reminder that beneath your crisp business attire, you still have feelings. Questionable ones. Feelings that make people think a heart-shaped chocolate is a good idea in a professional setting.
It’s also the day when someone’s awkward lunch date turns out to be a colleague, someone sends a “cheeky” message they absolutely should not have sent, and HR quietly clears their calendar for next week.

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Employee seated alone with hands covering face in a dark setting, symbolising grief, emotional distress, and the need for workplace empathy and support.

When Bereavement Leave Meets Reasonableness: Practical Lessons for Employers

Bereavement leave in Australia is more than a legal entitlement. It is a critical moment where workplace reasonableness and empathy must come together. This article explores how employers can respond compassionately and lawfully when employees experience loss, balancing operational needs with human understanding. We outline practical steps for managers, HR teams, and business owners to create supportive policies that respect grief, encourage open communication, and build a culture of genuine workplace empathy.

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When Contracts Go Wrong: What IR, HR and Business Owners Can Learn from the Zac Lomax Dispute

The Zac Lomax legal dispute highlights the risks hidden in employment contracts. Learn what Australian employers must know about restraint clauses.

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Events and Webinars

Practical HR and IR guidance for Australian workplaces addressing AI in the workplace and psychosocial risk under WHS. HR Essentials Over Breakfast
When: 8.30am to 10.30am 26 March 2026 Where: 50 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW or Online

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"We’ve been using HR Command for a last 4 months, and it’s really transformed our HR operations. After a bit of a hiccup with Fair Work last year, we knew we needed to get organised to protect my business better. The platform has made managing our people and staying on top of compliance so much easier. The library of HR documents and audit tools has been a lifesaver, and having expert advice on hand whenever we need it is a massive bonus. It's definitely streamlining our processes and saving us time. We’re stoked with how much it’s improved our approach to HR management!"

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"We don’t have an HR team, so keeping up with workplace laws and managing paperwork used to be a headache. HR Command has made it so much easier. The document library keeps everything in one place, and the audit tools help us stay compliant without the stress. It’s taken a big load off our plate, making it easier to manage our team and focus on the business. Having expert advice available when we need it has been a huge help. It’s streamlined everything and saved us so much time.”

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Eichler Earthmovers

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