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    5 common legal pitfalls to avoid when you're hiring image

    5 common legal pitfalls to avoid when you're hiring

    Getting the legalities right is crucial when you’re hiring. Find out the common mistakes to avoid.

    Legal

    3 min read

    Can you fire someone without a written warning?

    Can you fire someone without a written warning?

    Are three written warnings required before you dismiss an employee? We answer your legal questions.

    Legal

    2.5 min read

    Is it illegal to give a bad reference?

    Is it illegal to give a bad reference?

    Sometimes you just can't give a glowing reference – but here's what you need to consider legally.

    Legal

    3 min read

    Restraints of trade: non-compete clauses, are they reasonable?

    Restraints of trade: non-compete clauses, are they reasonable?

    Find out what’s fair and legal when including restraint of trade clauses in employment contracts. 

    Legal

    3 min read

    Firing an employee on probation – what you need to know

    Firing an employee on probation – what you need to know

    Do you understand your rights and responsibilities for an employee’s probation period? 

    Performance management

    3 min read

    Legal pitfalls to avoid in the hiring process

    Legal pitfalls to avoid in the hiring process

    Hiring a new employee? Here’s what to steer clear of to prevent legal issues from arising.

    Legal

    5 min read

    Everything you need to know about giving a formal warning

    Everything you need to know about giving a formal warning

    No-one enjoys issuing a written warning—but there are times when it’s a necessary step. Here’s...

    Legal

    3 min read

    Staffing over the holiday season: What’s legal and what’s not?

    Staffing over the holiday season: What’s legal and what’s not?

    From closure and staff leave to public holiday pay, here's what you need to know as an employer.

    Legal

    4 min read

    What you need to know about probationary periods

    What you need to know about probationary periods

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    Got a new employee starting? If they’re on a probationary period, here’s what you should be across.

    Legal

    2 min watch

    Can you extend an employee's probationary period?

    Can you extend an employee's probationary period?

    And what are your rights and responsibilities during probation? Find out what employers need to know about this...

    Performance management

    2 min read

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