by Bailey Selth | Jun 5, 2025
From July 2025, industrial manslaughter is officially a criminal offence under South Australia’s Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). That means if someone dies as a result of unsafe work practices on your property, even a family member, you as a business operator or...
by Bailey Selth | May 9, 2025
Letting someone go is rarely easy, but getting it wrong can be much harder. In Australia, even if you have a valid reason to terminate someone’s employment, be it misconduct, poor performance, or redundancy, your process must be fair. It’s not just about doing the...
by Bailey Selth | Feb 25, 2025
Understanding Individual Flexibility Arrangements In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, ‘flexibility’ is a necessity. Employers are constantly seeking ways to balance operational demands with employee needs while staying compliant with workplace laws. One...
by Bailey Selth | Jan 9, 2025
Do you know if your workplace procedures and policies form part of your employment agreements with your staff? You might want to check… The High Court’s recent decision in Elisha v Vision Australia (Elisha) has significant implications for employers who incorporate...
by Bailey Selth | Dec 17, 2024
The festive season brings joy, family time, and… the yearly headache of managing the Christmas shutdown. One of the biggest challenges is annual leave. The rules have changed in recent years, and these changes have shifted the power dynamic regarding shutdown...
