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Can you force an employee to resign?

Can you force an employee to res…

A quick legal guide about what constitutes a constructive dismissal, and whether or not you can force an employee to resign. Read more

Which profession struggles the m…

With triggers such as stress, boredom, and lack of control, mental health issues are rife … Read more

Can you microchip employees? A l…

As we hear more stories about employees’ having microchips put under their skin, we ask … Read more

How to implement “creative…

In part two of our two part series on "creative" punishments, we take a look at unpaid sus… Read more

The best way to handle workplace investigations

The best way to handle workplace…

Some legal tips for employers to ensure they dot all the i’s and cross the t’s when it comes to workplace investigations. Read more

Protecting vulnerable workers am…

In light of the new Vulnerable Workers amendment, all businesses should be reviewing the w… Read more

What does a genuine redundancy l…

Redundancies are a fact of life, although you don’t need to face legal action in the pro… Read more

Can an employment reference be a…

Most managers are accustomed to providing an employment reference, however this standard r… Read more

Adverse action: Here’s wha…

Let's dissect our favourite legal alliteration. What does "adverse action" actually mean a… Read more

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What are your legal obligations to your employees?

What are your legal obligations …

Start your employment relationships the right way by understanding your commitments and obligations to your staff, whatever classification they come under. Read more

The Google memo: Who is in the r…

Two experts break down the legalities and ethics behind the Google "anti-diversity" memo. … Read more

How to tell if something is a wo…

Feel the need to make a work-related complaint? A look at what you can and can’t get awa… Read more

How to prevent the airing of you…

Nasty employment disputes can generate bad publicity for organisations. How can HR help pr… Read more

How to manage stress related iss…

Knowing how to manage stress in the workplace is important for both employee safety and to… Read more

When it comes to disciplining problematic employees, think outside the box. Did you hear about the Chinese company that made its underperforming employees eat live worms, squid and ants as punishment … Read more