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?
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
And what are your rights and responsibilities during probation? Find out what employers need to know about this...
Performance management
2 min read
