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HR and workplace relations articles

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

7 HR Compliance Mistakes Costing Small Businesses Thousands

Rhiannon

Published on: 30/03/2026

Most small businesses don't realise they're non-compliant until a Fair Work claim arrives. The seven most common mistakes and how to fix them.

HR complianceFair worksmall businessHRERIRworkplace complianceemploymentaustraliaemployment lawModern awards

Rhiannon

Published on: 24/03/2026

Managing underperformance is one of the highest-risk areas in employment law. How to run the process properly and avoid an unfair dismissal claim.

Performance ManagementHRIRFair WorkHuman resourcesConsultantHr consultantHr Helpsmall business HRHR MelbourneTerminationHR Gold Coast

Rhiannon

Published on: 13/03/2026

How you respond in the first 48 hours after a complaint matters most. What employers need to understand before running a workplace investigation.

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