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Practical articles for Australian employers on dismissals, performance, underpayments, awards and workplace investigations, from Rhiannon.

How much notice do you need to give when ending employment?

How much notice do you need to give when ending employment?

How much notice do you need to give when ending employment?Rhiannon
Published on: 03/11/2026

The minimum notice employers must give under the National Employment Standards, the extra week for older employees, paying in lieu, and who is not entitled to notice.

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Probation will not protect your business the way you expect

Probation will not protect your business the way you expect

Probation will not protect your business the way you expectRhiannon
Published on: 08/10/2026

Probation does not stop unfair dismissal or general protections claims. How the minimum employment period works and how to manage probation exits safely.

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Show Cause or Performance Management? How to Choose

Show Cause or Performance Management? How to Choose

Show Cause or Performance Management? How to ChooseRhiannon
Published on: 13/07/2026

Show cause and performance management solve different problems. Get the process wrong and a sound decision can still become an unfair dismissal claim.

The 5-Stage Termination Framework

The 5-Stage Termination Framework

The 5-Stage Termination FrameworkRhiannon
Published on: 05/07/2026

Most terminations fail on process, not reason. A 5-stage framework Australian SMEs can use to run a defensible, low-risk exit.