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Sexual harassment is, very unfortunately, a much too common experience in the workplace. The 2018 Sexual Harassment Survey revealed that 1 in 3 Australian workers

There have been a number of recent cases of the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) cracking down on organisations underpaying employees. For example – in 2018,

Both restructuring and redundancy are tricky processes to navigate for any sized business. It’s unwise to go down these paths without the right knowledge or

The concept of general protection claims is something not always fully understood by employers and is often confused with unfair dismissal claims. Unfair dismissal laws

The decision to dismiss an employee based on unsatisfactory performance, or otherwise step in to formally address the issue, is a challenge that most employers

Safe Work Australia estimates that 500,000 Australians sustain a work-related injury or illness annually. This represents an economic cost of AU$68.1 billion. The Australian’s workers

The modern workplace is a diverse environment. With people of all different ages and backgrounds working together, conflicts both minor and major in nature are

A look at privacy and disclosure As a matter of routine, businesses collect a great deal of personal information about potential and current employees. There

Last week Harrisons hosted our annual end of year event for clients. During this event, we heard from two guest speakers: Claire Harrison (MD, Harrisons)

Is it just me or is ‘burnout’ a new catch phrase in the workplace to describe how people feel about working at their organisations? I