by Simon Obee | Jul 7, 2021 | Workplace Investigations
Although there is no legal requirement for employers and employees to enter into a written employment contract, it is a certainly a very good idea to do so. For employees covered by a modern award there are very often legal requirements to set out various matters in... 
by Jenny Park | Apr 14, 2021 | Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Workplace Investigations
Workplace sexual harassment has recently been in the spotlight due to allegations against the former Attorney General, Christian Porter and other officials. The Government has faced increased pressure to review workplace sexual harassment laws, which some consider to... 
by Antonia Randles | Sep 24, 2020 | Employment Law, Fair Work Act, Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations are an important aspect of successfully dealing with employee complaints or in determining whether or not misconduct has occurred. Once it has been decided that a matter will be investigated, it is important to determine the precise scope of a... 
by Antonia Randles | Aug 27, 2020 | Employment Law, Workplace Investigations
As with many things, the secret to a successful workplace investigation is planning. Preparing an investigation plan which centres around the below key steps will allow you to work methodically through each stage and produce a reliable result. 13 steps of a... 
by Antonia Randles | Aug 6, 2020 | Employment Law, Workplace Investigations
As discussed in our previous blog, 5 reasons to outsource your workplace investigation, even when an investigation is conducted well, the process has the potential to negatively impact the parties involved. Therefore, when an issue arises, it is important you... 
by Antonia Randles | Jul 14, 2020 | Employment Law, Fair Work Commission, Unlawful termination, Workplace Investigations
Has an incident occurred within your workplace that needs to be investigated? Below are 5 reasons why you should consider outsourcing your workplace investigation. 1. Independence and impartiality in a Workplace Investigation One of the key principles of a...