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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 laws, the expectations on employers have shifted quickly and materially. In this practical, lawyer-led session, HR Command and leading experts from Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers […]

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 might expect clarity. However, as many employers know, 70-year-old statutes often lack modern context, and case law hasn’t always provided the answers we need. Recently, […]

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.

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.

A Fair Work Commission decision shows why work-from-home clauses don’t replace clear policies. Learn how Australian employers can manage hybrid work lawfully.

A recent Fair Work Commission decision is a timely reminder that allegations of theft must be handled carefully. Even where misconduct appears serious, employers must still have evidence and follow a fair process before dismissing an employee.

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.