RhiannonUnfair dismissal and unlawful dismissal are two different legal claims with different thresholds, remedies, and risks. Employers who confuse them — or ignore the distinction — leave themselves exposed.
RhiannonThe 2026 Annual Wage Review is underway. Unions are pushing for 5%, employer groups want 2.5–3%. Here's what's being argued, what the decision timeline looks like, and what employers should be doing now.
RhiannonMost employers think a probation period gives them a free pass to terminate. It doesn't. Here's what the minimum employment period actually means under the Fair Work Act — and the claims that still apply from day one.
RhiannonGeneral protections claims have surged by 57% in the first quarter of 2025-26. The Fair Work Commission is projecting up to 55,000 lodgments this year. Here's what's driving the increase and how employers can protect themselves.