Support Persons at Work: Employer Obligations

Support Persons at Work: Employer Obligations When managing performance concerns, misconduct allegations or disciplinary processes, employers are often unsure about the role of a support person or how to handle requests from employees to bring a support person to a workplace meeting.   While support persons are not required in every workplace meeting, employers should […]

Know Your Policies and Avoid Being Unreasonable

Know Your Policies and Avoid Being Unreasonable March 2, 2026 Pamela Flynn 3:50 pm Workplace policies are often treated as administrative documents that sit on a shelf until a problem arises. However, when a dispute reaches the Fair Work Commission (FWC), a court, or an investigative body, those policies can become critical evidence.    Employers […]