Author: Phil Parisis

Ending employment is one of the most sensitive and risk-prone areas in Australian workplace relations. Whether it is a performance issue, redundancy, misconduct, or probation failure, every step in the termination process matters. A well-structured termination checklist protects your business, reduces legal exposure, and creates a fair and consistent experience for employees. Why a Termination […]

How businesses can prepare for Australia’s first explicit WHS duties for AI and digital work systems. Digital tools now play a huge role in how work is allocated, tracked and monitored. Whether it’s rostering software, productivity dashboards, automated scheduling or AI-supported task allocation, these systems have become part of daily workplace operations. The NSW Government […]

On-demand replay: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to HR Command’s webinar, the new horizon. I’m Phil Parisis. I’m the general manager of HR Command, and thanks for being with us today. I’d like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we are all joining from today. For me, that’s the Gadigal people of the […]

Learn your legal obligations for annual shutdowns under modern awards. Get compliance tips, checklists, and policy templates for HR managers.

The Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Bill 2025 ensures grieving parents keep paid parental leave after stillbirth or infant loss, promoting compassion at work.

From 1 December 2025, the new Victorian Occupational Health & Safety Regulations (Psychological Health) will take effect.

Australia is set to ban non-compete clauses for most employees by 2027.
If your contracts still rely on them, you could be exposed.

Here’s what’s changing, why non-competes were never the best defence, and how HR leaders can protect business interests with stronger, enforceable agreements.

HR keeps workplaces human. Without it, business stops. In the age of AI, this piece defends why HR still matters more than ever.

Understand worker types, HR compliance, Fair Work rules and employment contracts in Australia with this must-read guide for employers.