Probation Periods Don't Exist: Understanding the Minimum Employment Period

Probation Periods Don't Exist: Understanding the Minimum Employment Period

Probation Periods Don't Exist: Understanding the Minimum Employment PeriodRhiannon
Published on: 06/04/2026

Most 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.

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7 HR Compliance Mistakes That Cost Australian Small Businesses Thousands

7 HR Compliance Mistakes That Cost Australian Small Businesses Thousands

7 HR Compliance Mistakes That Cost Australian Small Businesses ThousandsRhiannon
Published on: 30/03/2026

Most small business owners don't realise they're non-compliant until a Fair Work claim lands on their desk. Here are the seven most common HR compliance mistakes we see — and how to fix them before they cost you.

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