What the Fair Work Commission Actually Looks for in an Unfair Dismissal Claim
You followed your gut. You let someone go. And now you’re staring down the barrel of a Fair Work claim. Unfair dismissal is one of the most common and costly…
How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation Without Making It Worse
Workplace investigations are like surgery: if done correctly, they restore trust, accountability, and order. If done poorly, they create more harm than the original problem. Whether you’re dealing with misconduct,…
The Difference Between a Policy and a Practice (And Why It Matters at the Fair Work Commission)
When businesses get dragged before the Fair Work Commission, they often say, “But we have a policy for that.” Here’s the problem: the Commission isn’t interested in what’s written —…
Avoiding HR Mistakes That Trigger Fair Work Claims
In recent years, Fair Work-related claims have surged across Australia. From underpayment cases to procedural errors in dismissals, businesses are being caught out—not because they’re acting maliciously, but because they…