A recently passed law means employers now have higher liability risk for sexual harassment litigation costs. Here's what HR needs to know.

While employee surveys can be a useful tool to identify health and safety hazards, acting on survey findings necessitates a considered and well-rounded approach.

A recent Federal Court case has shed light on the complexities of dismissal decisions involving multiple stakeholders.

Taking a tick-box approach to workplace investigations can open your business up to risk. Two legal experts walk HR practitioners through best-practice tips when managing workplace complaints.

A right to disconnect and to work from home could soon become a reality in Australian businesses. Here's how HR professionals can prepare.

Two lawyers outline standards and practical steps for employers to comply with the new positive duty under the Sex Discrimination Act.

It's an unfortunate reality that workplace investigations often need to occur following an end-of-year party. Here are some workplace investigation tips to keep in mind.

Rules around employers' legal requirements regarding the collection and storage of employee information could be set to change in the near future, with proposed reform ahead for the employee record exemption.

Is your company's social media policy and training process robust enough? It could be your saving grace in an unfair dismissal case.

A recent FWC decision has highlighted the importance of having clear, concise, plain language workplace policies that employees can understand.