When an employee resigns from a senior position or is given notice of termination, employers often face a challenging transition period. The departing employee may have access to sensitive commercial
For Australian employers, operational change is inevitable. Growth, restructures, technology, and economic pressures often require changes to employee roles and duties. However, changing an employee’s role without following the correct
Understanding when you can (and can’t) deduct money from an employee’s wages is critical for Australian businesses. Getting it wrong can expose employers to underpayment claims, penalties, and Fair Work
For employers, few areas of employment law carry as much hidden risk as general protections (adverse action) claims. Our employer lawyers regularly act for employers facing adverse action claims triggered
Australian employers commonly use a mix of employees, contractors and labour-hire workers. However, a recent High Court redundancy decision has reshaped how businesses must approach redeployment and redundancy under the
Summary dismissal is the most serious form of termination available to an employer under Australian employment law. Unlike ordinary termination, summary dismissal allows an employer to dismiss an employee immediately,
As workplaces increasingly recognise neurodiversity, HR and legal professionals face new challenges in understanding how neurodiverse employees perceive and process the world. Research shows that individuals on the autism spectrum often process
When a senior employee leaves your business to join a competitor, it can create significant risks. From the loss of clients and key staff to the potential misuse of confidential
Whistleblower complaints are one of the most sensitive issues a senior executive can face. Mishandling them can expose an organisation to legal risk, reputational damage, and loss of trust among
