As businesses grow, people decisions carry greater legal and financial consequences. Most Fair Work claims are not the result of bad employers. They arise from - rushed decisions, informal processes, poor documentation and misunderstood award obligations.

This easy-to-follow guide outlines the most common termination risks facing SMEs and provides practical steps to reduce exposure.

In a world where employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities lag significantly behind, innovative solutions are essential. According to recent statistics, while Australia's overall unemployment rate stands at 3.7%, individuals with intellectual disabilities face an alarming 16.9% unemployment rate.

The new definition of casual employment in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act) has created a ripple effect of changes to the Employment space. In the most recent development, the Fair Work Commission has ordered that certain variations be made to the terms of five “stage one” modern awards (“stage one awards”)